The recently published register of MPs' interests stated the payment was made for a reported 32 hours a week. Farage's declaration of gifts stated he had visited the US from July 17 to July 19 directly after the state opening of Parliament. He made reference to the assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump as the purpose given for his visit.
He claimed he had travelled to Milwaukee to "support a friend who was almost killed". He also claimed to have been there "to represent Clacton on the world stage".
