The Slow Newscast Liz UnTrussed
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Jul 1, 2025 Liz Truss, the former UK Prime Minister known for her brief tenure, shares her post-office journey. She dives into her surprising engagement at a Bitcoin conference, signaling her shift towards the populist right. Truss discusses her controversial views on free trade and immigration, reflecting on her political strategies. She also explores the implications of recent legal decisions and offers a glimpse into her unique public endorsements. Throughout, Truss examines the evolving political landscape and her place within the Conservative Party amid uncertainty.
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Truss at Bitcoin Conference
- At a Bitcoin conference in Bedford, Liz Truss spoke mainly about freedom of speech and blamed unelected bureaucrats for financial crises. - The audience showed little reaction, illustrating disconnect with her message.
Blaming the 'Blob'
- Liz Truss blames a powerful economic establishment, calling it "the blob," partly for her mini-budget failure. - She critiques consensus in government spending and tax levels as groupthink stifling change.
Truss Embraces Populist Right
- Liz Truss aligned herself with the populist right, hitting themes like terrorism and border control at CPAC. - She embraces rhetoric about the West's decay, echoing MAGA and right-wing US politics.
