During a recent event in the United States, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage publicly stated his intention to "hijack" Tom Homan, the official designated by Donald Trump to oversee U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border security. Farage, addressing an audience that included Homan, suggested that the UK could benefit from Homan’s expertise to address its own border security challenges.

Beyond the proposal regarding Homan, Farage used the platform to criticize the current European perspective on the incoming Trump administration. He argued that European leaders should move away from viewing the U.S. president-elect as "villainous" and instead adopt a more "sensible" and cooperative diplomatic stance. The comments reflect Farage’s ongoing efforts to align his political movement with the populist and nationalist policies championed by Trump’s circle in the United States.

While Farage’s remarks were framed as a proposal for policy cooperation, they also serve as a broader critique of European political attitudes toward American conservatism. There is no indication at this stage that Homan has accepted any role or consultation offer from Farage, nor has there been a formal response from the UK government regarding the potential for such an advisory arrangement. The proposal highlights the growing ideological bridge between Reform UK and the Trump-aligned wing of the American Republican Party.