WESTERN Victoria MP, Bev McArthur recently sensationally used a speech to the Victorian Parliament to invite US President-elect, Donald Trump, to Western Victoria.

“It is with great pride and respect that I propose an invitation to President Trump to visit Western Victoria,” she said.

Mrs McArthur took the opportunity to reflect on recent political shifts, celebrating Donald Trump’s return as U.S. President and Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the UK Conservatives and to underline the rejection ‘woke’ politics and a revival of traditional values, individual freedom, and national pride.

She said a visit by the 47th President of the United States would highlight parallels between the forgotten people of the region and America’s ‘rust-belt’ regions including shared struggles and aspirations for economic revival and community resilience.

Further, she asked the Premier to extend this invitation on behalf of the people of Victoria.

“The last few months have seen a seismic shift in the political landscapes of both the United States and the United Kingdom,” Mrs McArthur said.

“With the unprecedented political comeback of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States and the election of Kemi Badenoch as the leader of the UK Conservative Party, the death-knell has sounded for woke politics.

“The pendulum has swung decisively toward common sense, individual freedom, and national pride.

“The ‘woke’ agenda, which sought to undermine the fabric of our societies through divisive identity politics, cancel culture, and anti-merit policies, has been decisively rejected.”

Mrs McArthur said she hoped to see “the resurgence of ideas rooted in personal responsibility, traditional values, and the belief that every individual, regardless of race, gender, or background, has the potential to thrive in a society that values freedom over conformity, and the individual over tribal groups”.

She said President Trump championed the revival of the American dream by prioritising energy independence, revitalising domestic manufacturing, and putting American workers first.

“His stance on securing borders, national sovereignty and gender ideology reflects a renewed commitment to the safety and prosperity of everyday citizens,” Mrs McArthur said.

She also said Kemi Badenoch’s election as opposition leader in the UK offered an unapologetic alternative government.

“Her emphasis on free markets, fiscal responsibility, and a strong defence of free speech resonates across the Western world,” Mrs McArthur told the parliament.

“She came to prominence through passionate, principled and powerful arguments against the catastrophic consequences of identity politics.

“She fights nobly against gender ideologues who seek to chemically castrate children and normalise transgender policy.”

Mrs McArthur opined that combined, these leaders represented a powerful alliance against the encroaching tide of government overreach and socialist ideals.

“Here in Western Victoria, we understand the importance of industries that form the backbone of our economy – agriculture, manufacturing, and resources,” she said.

“Our regions mirror the struggles and triumphs of America’s rust-belt region – often forgotten communities by politicians inside the tram tracks.

She said a tour of our ‘rust-belt’ regions would highlight the shared potential for anti-‘woke’ policy, economic revival and community resilience.

“We too are a forgotten people, over-ridden by over-mighty corporations and faceless bureaucratic government,” Mrs McArthur said.

“The action that I seek from the Premier is to formally invite the new President on behalf of the people of Victoria.

“Let us celebrate this new dawn of leadership and commit to restoring the values that unite us.

“Together, we stand on the brink of a transformative era – one of hope, strength, and renewed success.”