We've been in London for over a week now, and the battle over independence here is just as heated as it is in the United States. With Trump axing trade deals like TPP and cracking down on immigration laws, the UK and other parts of Europe are following suit with their own reforms.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve spent time interviewing locals and keeping up with the papers, and one thing is clear\u2014Brexit is just as divisive here as Trump\u2019s immigration policies are in the U.S. Since arriving on the day of the first vote on Article 50, I\u2019ve been watching the latest developments unfold as the UK takes steps to leave the European Union.<\/p>\n
The UK has been part of the EU since 1973, and breaking away has sparked chaos and uncertainty. While EU membership allowed Europeans to move freely in and out of the UK, Brexit has left many wondering how non-citizens will be treated once the exit is finalized. The lack of a solid plan has UK residents anxious about the future.<\/p>\n
A hot-button issue in Parliament right now is health tourism<\/strong>, where people from around the world exploit the UK\u2019s NHS (National Healthcare System)<\/strong>. Parliament recently issued a statement:<\/p>\n “From April, NHS hospitals will be obliged to charge upfront for non-emergency treatment if the patient is not eligible for free care.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n This is a major step toward returning the NHS to what it was originally meant to be\u2014a healthcare system for British citizens. The move echoes debates in the U.S., where politicians have fought for years to curb healthcare benefits for non-citizens. This issue played a significant role in Trump\u2019s election, despite his controversy.<\/p>\n The numbers tell a striking story. In 2013, the UK\u2019s health tourism<\/strong> costs were estimated between \u00a3110 million and \u00a3280 million<\/strong> annually. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the estimated annual cost of illegal immigrant welfare and benefits<\/strong> ranged from $54 billion to $113 billion<\/strong>. The disparity is staggering and fuels ongoing political battles in both countries.<\/p>\n Before coming to the UK, I read endless reports claiming Europe was overwhelmingly anti-Trump and hostile toward U.S. policies. That\u2019s just not true. After talking to people on the ground, it\u2019s clear that European sentiment toward Trump and Brexit is far more complex than the American mainstream media lets on.<\/p>\n This is just another reason why I steer clear of mainstream media\u2014their fake news<\/strong> machine is out of control.<\/p>\n Brexit and Trump\u2019s election aren\u2019t just political anomalies. They are part of a much larger, global movement rejecting globalist policies that fail to serve their citizens. Whether you agree with these movements or not, one thing is certain: the fight for national sovereignty is far from over.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Cost of Social Services: UK vs. USA<\/h3>\n
Europe\u2019s Financial Crisis Continues<\/h3>\n
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The Media\u2019s War on Reality<\/h3>\n
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