WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss was recently photographed strolling through the U.S. capital in a blue coat, bright red MAGA hat, and lugging her suitcase, sparking immediate comparisons to Britain’s beloved marmalade-loving bear, Paddington.

By Our Political Correspondent: Polly Ticks

Observers couldn’t help but draw parallels between the two iconic figures. Truss’s earnest expression, practical luggage, and questionable headwear reportedly had tourists asking whether she was auditioning for the role of Paddington in an unauthorized American reboot.

However, the comparisons ended there. While Paddington, a to all intents and purposes illegal immigrant from “darkest Peru,” remains a cherished national treasure in the UK, Truss’s tenure as prime minister left a slightly less heartwarming legacy.

“Let’s be honest: even if Paddington crashed a freight train full of marmalade into the Bank of England, he’d still be more welcome back home than Liz Truss,” quipped one commentator.

We don’t Truss Liz

Social media was predictably merciless. One post read: “Paddington brought joy to the nation. Liz Truss brought a budget that tanked the pound. No contest.” Another suggested that Truss might fare better in Washington politics, where economic chaos is often seen as a rite of passage.

Truss has remained tight-lipped about the fashion controversy, though insiders suggest the MAGA hat was simply a last-minute airport purchase to shield her from the glare of harsh political memories.

Rumours suggest that Truss is considering swapping marmalade sandwiches for a more modest peanut butter option—though her political baggage, like her suitcase, appears far heavier than Paddington’s.