The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool Left MELTS DOWN Over Vance UK Visit, Gen Z British Want TRUMP Over FARAGE ft. Connor Tomlinson
Aug 13, 2025
Connor Tomlinson, a political commentator and writer for Courage Media, joins to discuss the fallout from a recent UK visit by a foreign vice president, igniting protests and highlighting generational shifts in British politics. They delve into the rising interest among Gen Z Brits in Donald Trump over Nigel Farage, analyzing how cultural and demographic changes shape national identity. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by the Conservative Party and the importance of right-leaning voices in the future of British political discourse.
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Vance Visit Sparks Wholesome Fans And Cringe Protests
- JD Vance visited the Cotswolds and drew both cheerful supporters and small, theatrical protests.
- Connor Tomlinson describes the protests as staged by funded groups and contrasts them with organic local enthusiasm.
Gen Z Brits Favor Trump-Style Policies
- Connor argues Gen Z in England often prefers Trump-style politics and policies over native populists like Nigel Farage.
- He says many Brits back Trump's policies when detached from his persona, especially on energy and immigration.
Thomas Skinner: From Apprentice To Cultural Icon
- Connor recounts Thomas Skinner's rise from The Apprentice to social-media darling and right-wing symbol.
- Skinner's romantic, everyday English persona made him popular as an avatar of traditional English life.