{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6583019ebbd71a00175001c8/68cc45802cc152f4dda9a0fb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Trump supporters are predicting an English civil war","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6583019ebbd71a00175001c8/1758217588013-df327c6b-67e3-4530-bbdf-852848e42a78.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What links Elon Musk, Steve Bannon and Tommy Robinson? They all believe England is on the cusp of civil war. As&nbsp;US President Donald Trump wraps up his second state visit to the UK, hosts Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant examine the darker side of the transatlantic “special relationship” — from American support for the British far-right to the spread of populist extremism across borders.</p><p><br></p><p>They’re joined by Rob Crilly, The Telegraph’s chief US correspondent, who explains MAGA-world’s obsession with the idea of British decline, Trump’s surprisingly friendly ties with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and what the president’s visit means for US-UK relations and the defence industry.</p><p><br></p><p>They also discuss&nbsp;Musk’s speech at Robinson's \"free speech\"&nbsp;rally in London, Steve Bannon’s influence, and the rise of political violence in America following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.</p><p><br></p><p>Read Roland's analysis: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/17/conservative-america-turn-britain-musk-vance-charlie-kirk/</p><p>Read Rob's analysis: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/09/18/trump-inspects-troops-war-brewing-at-home/</p><p><br></p><p>Credits: X/@TRobinsonNewEra; National Conservatism via YouTube; Charlie Kirk via YouTube; White House via YouTube</p><p><br></p><p>https://linktr.ee/BattleLines</p><p><br></p><p>Contact us with feedback or ideas:</p><p>battlelines@telegraph.co.uk</p><p>@venetiarainey</p><p>@RolandOliphant</p>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}