The fact that the ceremonies had to be held largely indoors was revealing. It was interesting to see who was in and who was out. Boris Johnson made it to the church, even though Trump has said Boris is a little too “woke” these days.
“Divine solace” is certainly what many politicians crave after they have been relieved of their earthly duties by the electorate. As somebody who was an MP and held cabinet office, I recognise the desire to remain relevant, to be “involved” and feel oneself to be at the centre of great events.
My memory is that Monday nights were almost always late nights in the House of Commons. So maybe their party whips had given them the green light to attend Trump’s inauguration events. In Nigel Farage’s case, obviously, such a question is irrelevant, given his autocratic rule of Reform.
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Read MoreHe is a remarkable politician, without doubt. But his egotism is mind-numbingly tedious and all too predictable. “It is my hope that our recent presidential election will be remembered as the greatest and most consequential election in the history of our country.” Really? I don’t think he is worthy of worship and adulation by a servile crowd of British political figures, many of whose careers are effectively over.
We should all know the drill by now. All the usual tropes Trump has used since 2015 were on full display on Monday. What was new was the messianic tone. He is now a saviour on a divine mission. “I was saved by God to make America great again,” he said.
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Read MoreBut the inauguration is only the start. Nobody, in truth, has any idea how the Trump presidency ends. The speech was reportedly meant to be an hour. It lasted only 30 minutes, since Melania Trump, the First Lady, and JD Vance, the Vice President, apparently advised that some of the more egregious matter be removed.
Yesterday ultimately felt like a journey into the unknown. British politicians should be wary where it might lead them.
Kwasi Kwarteng is a former Conservative MP. He served as chancellor between September and October 2022 under Liz Truss
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