‘We need a bigger bazooka’: Liz Truss takes aim at left ‘deep state’ at CPAC

Liz Truss, the ex-UK prime minister, sought to regain political clout by speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland, where she criticized President Biden and opposed transgender rights and the so-called leftist 'deep state.' Amid modest applause and many no-shows, Truss delivered a speech titled "Taking Back Our Parties," advocating for stronger conservative actions against institutional and systemic challenges.

Truss's attempt at revival coincided with the launch of her book, "Ten Years to Save the West," which she promoted at the conference known for supporting Trump and featuring right-wing speakers.

Truss accused Biden of weak leadership and attacked "wokenomics," the left's economic approach, while recounting her own struggles with pushback from the media, business leaders, and government officials during her brief stint as prime minister.

Her economic strategy as prime minister, which led to her resignation after 45 days, involved £45 billion in tax cuts that sent the UK economy into turmoil. At CPAC, Truss called for a Republican victory in the US but didn't explicitly endorse Trump, despite their shared "drain the swamp" rhetoric.

Despite lukewarm reception, Truss's presence was noted by CPAC attendees who value her conservative perspective. However, back home, her popularity lags, with unfavorability figures significantly lower than those of her contemporaries, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.

Subsequently, Truss appeared on "Real America's Voice" with Steve Bannon, discussing potential UK political shifts and expressing her need for more support to effect change in Britain, a sentiment met with some audience approval.