Liz Truss, the former prime minister, found herself in hot water as she remained tight-lipped when confronted by a BBC journalist. The reporter bombarded Truss with a series of probing questions about her recent controversial comments, but the politician chose to ignore them completely.
Truss has faced severe criticism for her appearance at the right-wing Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington.
During an interview with former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon, she made contentious remarks about the Financial Times, accusing them of being “friends of the deep state” and blaming them for her downfall as the prime minister. Furthermore, Truss failed to challenge Bannon when he praised far-right agitator Tommy Robinson as a “hero”.
As Truss emerged from a building near Westminster, the BBC journalist began firing questions at her. Despite the reporter’s persistence, Truss maintained a fixed grin and continued walking, refusing to provide any answers.
“Ms Truss, Tommy Robinson was described as a hero in front of you, why didn’t you speak up?” the journalist queried. Undeterred by Truss’s silence, she continued, “Ms Truss, do you think Tommy Robinson is a hero? Is describing the civil service and journalists as the deep state really responsible, Ms Truss? Do you think they’re responsible for your downfall?”
The reporter then turned her attention to the controversy surrounding Lee Anderson, the former Tory deputy chairman who had been stripped of the party whip due to his comments about Sadiq Khan.
She asked, “Ms Truss, can I ask you about Lee Anderson? Do you think he should be reinstated into the Conservative Party? Were his comments correct? Were they Islamophobic, Ms Truss?”
With no response forthcoming, Liz Truss retreated to the back of a waiting chauffeur-driven car, leaving the questions unanswered.
This incident has raised concerns about Truss’s ability to engage with the media and address important issues. As a public figure, politicians must be accountable and transparent, especially when their comments and actions come under scrutiny.
Truss’s refusal to address the journalist’s questions about Tommy Robinson and the deep state allegations only fuels further speculation and criticism. By choosing to remain silent, she missed an opportunity to clarify her stance and reassure the public about her views on these contentious matters.
Furthermore, her failure to challenge Bannon’s characterization of Tommy Robinson as a “hero” raises questions about her alignment with far-right ideologies. Political leaders have a responsibility to denounce extremism and promote inclusivity, and Truss’s silence on this issue is concerning.
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