Steve Hilton on the Election of an American Pope and US-UK Trade Deal

Election of Pope Leo XIV

• 🇺🇸 Steve Hilton expresses pride in the election of an American-born pope, calling it a special day for many reasons.
• 🗣️ He recalls the excitement of the news breaking while discussing high gas prices in Los Angeles.
• 🤝 The election is framed as an event that honors the country and can be celebrated by all Americans, especially Catholic friends and neighbors.
• ⚾ A notable reaction mentioned is from Wrigley Field, where a sign declared the new pope a Cubs fan, which Hilton found to be a very American response.

US-UK Trade Deal

• 🇬🇧 Hilton discusses the new trade deal between the US and the UK, achieved in approximately four months under President Trump.
• 📈 This deal is hailed as a win for both nations, helping to erase losses from previous tariffs and marking a historic achievement.
• 🚀 The success is attributed to the President's strategy and his desire for quick results, contrasting with previous administrations.
• 🌍 Hilton highlights that this deal is only possible because the UK left the EU, allowing for independent trade negotiations.
• ✅ He believes the US secured a very good deal and that this process demonstrates effective trade negotiation.