Suella Braverman and Laurence Fox have touched down in Washington, DC, ostensibly to witness Donald Trump’s second inauguration—though it’s not entirely clear if one of them was actually invited. Yes, you read that correctly: the former Tory home secretary was filmed arriving on Sunday, sporting a Make America Great Again hat, while Fox hovered nearby.
Did Trump Really Invite Her?
Braverman, MP for Fareham and Waterlooville, seemed to sidestep whether she had a personal invitation from Trump. When pressed by Channel 4 News, she repeated, “I’m very much looking forward to attending the rally tomorrow,” which might suggest she’s more of a plus-one at best. But hey, at least she’s got the merch?
A Chance Encounter, or Cosy Tag Team?
She and Laurence Fox claim they just happened to be on the same flight—coincidence, or a united mission in Trump fandom? Either way, they looked every inch the awkward duo, especially when Braverman tried to swerve questions on the authenticity of her “invite.”
“I’m very grateful for the invitation for the inauguration,” she said, pointedly not naming the host who invited her.
MAGA Hat Meets British Politics
The pair’s arrival illustrates the unshakable pull Donald Trump still holds for certain UK right-wing figures, many of whom are scrambling for a photo op or any semblance of influence in the next four years. Whether the feeling is mutual—or if Braverman actually gets in the door—remains to be seen.
“We just happened to be on the same plane,” Braverman insisted, presumably trying to defuse any idea that she and Fox are a political “it couple.”
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