Former London mayor and outspoken Brexit proponent Boris Johnson was elected Prime Minister of Britain on Tuesday, after winning the leadership of the Conservative Party. Johnson will replace current Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday when he is formally appointed by Queen Elizabeth before entering Downing Street in Westminster.
Much like President Donald Trump in the United States, Johnson, 55, has always been a lightning rod for controversy. Aside from his support of Brexit, Johnson has a reputation for elitism, xenophobia, homophobia, and a general aversion to the truth — in addition to presenting an overall sloppy appearance with disheveled hair.
However, also like the American president, Johnson has an ardent following of supporters who like him for the same reasons the MAGA crowd likes Trump. Namely, his irreverent “tell it like it is” persona that his fans seem to find so funny and entertaining. And similar to Trump’s “build the wall” promises, Johnson is entering his new role with a git ‘er done attitude towards Brexit.
“We are going to get Brexit done on October 31, and we are going to take advantage of all the opportunities it will bring in a new spirit of ‘can do,'” said Johnson, shortly after the results were announced. “Like some slumbering giant, we are going to rise and ping off the guy-ropes of self-doubt and negativity.”
Uh, sure. Cool story Boris. Welp, best of luck to our friends over in Britain, anyway, who are about to get a taste of many Americans’ long national nightmare. On that note, it didn’t take long for people to draw comparisons between the two leaders with jokes and memes on Twitter.
— Mr. Newberger (@jeremynewberger) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/pixelatedboat/status/1153631787387506688
https://twitter.com/matthewamiller/status/1153628002644897793
https://twitter.com/ellexmoretti/status/1153625680585904130
The UK laughing at Americans for having Trump as the President.
*Boris Johnson just became Prime Minister of the UK*
The Whole of UK right now: pic.twitter.com/YTU52RLOgT
— G£👻 (@DwBoutItG) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/mistxxke/status/1153641626729713664
Boris Johnson just became prime minister of the United Kingdom pic.twitter.com/LalfHA3ZzN
— Jack Edwards (@jackbenedwards) July 23, 2019
Most of Britain after hearing Boris Johnson is prime minister. #NotMyPM pic.twitter.com/xieCZ1610E
— lauren Corey (@LaurenCBooth86) July 23, 2019
For any Americans wondering who Boris Johnson is, he's what would happen if you threw Donald Trump, a hay bale and a thesaurus into a washing machine and then it caught fire.
— TechnicallyRon (On all the platforms) (@TechnicallyRon) July 23, 2019
donald trump and boris johnson brain storming ideas on how to bring back slavery https://t.co/t6sPw0Cf5j
— 🫴🏾 (@RobertDiNegro) July 23, 2019
And then more than a few people reacted with the same memes:
https://twitter.com/nicokont/status/1153634430625484800
2016
Brits: At least we don't have Donald Trump LMAFOOOOOOOOO2019
*Britain's new prime minister is Boris Johnson*Americans:#NextPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/VXq3qQUZdE
— Rambo (@saqajaansam) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/Resiinn/status/1153635133234266114
donald trump and boris johnson meeting up to destroy the planet together https://t.co/xjk3l8Bpx1
— jade ʚɞ (@JADEOLlVIA) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/ctrlaisha/status/1153630919795908608
For his part, Trump was naturally elated at the news. “Congratulations to Boris Johnson on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,” the American president tweeted soon after the results were announced. “He will be great!”
Congratulations to Boris Johnson on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He will be great!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 23, 2019
Like peas in a pod, these two.