The son of Donald Trump has thrown his support behind British farmers following the Labour Government’s raid on their inheritance tax relief.
Descending on Westminster today, thousands of farmers and members of the National Farmers’ Union marched the streets of the capital in protest of their frustration against Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s decision.
In an exclusive interview with GB News, Eric Trump told presenter Ben Leo that they have been “totally mistreated”, admitting that Labour’s war on the British agricultural industry is “sad to see”.
Comparing the changes affecting UK farmers to farmers in the US, Trump stated: “The war on farmers right now, it’s very sad to see, but we saw this in the United States in a very big way.
Eric Trump has warned Labour of a farmer ‘revolt’ following the demonstrations in Westminster today
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“You saw the the war on oil and gas, we saw that in the United States too. And people frankly revolted when the oil and gas prices went through the roof.
“They revolt when they can no longer afford to heat their homes, when they can no longer afford to drive their cars, and when gas prices went up four times compared to my father’s first term in office.”
Issuing a warning to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Trump predicted that the action taken by farmers as a result of the Budget could result in the same sort of revolt seen in the States.
Trump explained: “People revolted, and I suspect the same sentiments are going to happen on this side of the pond, in the UK and in Europe in general.
Protesters descended on the capital to voice their disgust against the inheritance tax hike by Labour
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“We love the farmers. We love the farmers over here, I can say that unequivocally, and it’s sad what’s happening over here.”
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Offering another comparison between US and UK farmers in their protest against the changes, Trump highlighted the key “difference” in American workers compared to British workers.
Trump told GB News: “It was really sad, actually, what was happening to the farmers in the United States – and it seems like there’s a lot of commonality with the UK.
“The difference is now, I think the farmers really have a voice. And I hope the farmers here find the same voice that the farmers in the US found.”
Noting the importance of both the agricultural industry and the use of oil and gas in Britain, Trump added that he “feels bad” for the workers in those industries who are being “horribly treated”.
Eric Trump sat down with GB News presenter Ben Leo for an exclusive sit-down interview
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Trump explained: “A lot of industries over here have been totally mistreated. The greatest oil and gas in the world is in Aberdeen, arguably the greatest in the world, and the way they’ve been treated is horrible.
“You’ve got the greatest natural resources in the world in Aberdeen, unlimited oil and gas. And it’s a great benefit to all of Europe and it’s a great benefit to a country who’s otherwise become dependent on countries around the world, who do not have your best interests at heart or America’s best interest. When I say your best interest, really the best interest of the West.”
Trump concluded: “The way so many people have been treated – business leaders taxed to death, unable to survive. I do feel bad for the farmers because they’ve been horribly treated, and I feel bad for the oil and gas workers.
“I feel bad for all the people who are being censored every single day.”
