Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage looks set to become a regular fixture on television screens across the Atlantic following Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Farage, whose relationship with the United States’ 45th President grew in recent months, has been recruited by Fox News as a political commentator.
According to a media release from the Rupert Murdoch-owned broadcaster, he ‘will offer political analysis across [the Fox News Channel] and FOX Business Network’s (FBN) daytime and primetime programming.’
OMG: Former UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage has joined Fox News Channel as a contributor. pic.twitter.com/XvQMApmt1U
— Alex Weprin (@alexweprin) January 20, 2017
The Member of the European Parliament has been seen cosying up to President Trump in the recent past, and has received condemnation for his racist rhetoric from figures such as Gary Lineker.
And there has been a strong reaction to the news that he will soon become a fixture on TV screens up and down America.
https://twitter.com/Montel_Williams/status/822608598442344448
How appropriate that the Brexit liar Nigel Farage is now going to work for Fox News, the home of misinformation.
— Christopher Fowler (@Peculiar) January 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/PhyllisStein2/status/822725881554681856
congratulations to hire Nigel Farage, such a dishonest man (but a 'friend' of Donald Trump)
— Corto (@Alleur17) January 21, 2017
Surprised such a hard working and dedicated MEP like Farage has enough spare time to work at both @LBC and @FoxNews.
— putajumperon (@putajumperon) January 21, 2017
Still, some have been eager to welcome him to his new home.
My only hope about Trump being elected is that @Nigel_Farage @KTHopkins @piersmorgan might all fuck off to America now
— 606AlfieConn (@606AlfieConn) January 21, 2017
@Nigel_Farage Does this mean you're gonna fuck off to America now? I hope so. People there don't know how much of a prick you are yet.
— Kăskă 🏳️⚧️🐀 (@KaskaJessica) January 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/bubblegumc0wb0y/status/822569557860687877
This article originally appeared on JOE.co.uk.
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