Farage claims that he was "catalyst" for Trump victory

UKIP leader Nigel Farage has claimed that he was a factor in Donald Trump winning the US presidential election on Tuesday.

The controversial politician, who stepped down as leader of the right-wing populist party only to be installed as interim head after Diana James resigned, described himself as a "catalyst" for the rise in popularity of the New York businessman.

Farage also referred to Barack Obama as a "creature" during the interview with TalkRadio, as well as making lewd jokes about British prime minister Theresa May.

"I'm the catalyst for the downfall of the Blairites, the Clintonites, the Bushites, and all these dreadful people who work hand in glove with Goldman Sachs and everybody else, have made themselves rich, and ruined our countries," Farage said during the interview. "I couldn't be happier."

Farage appeared with Trump on the campaign trail after backing the Brexit campaign which pioneered Britain's prospective departure from the European Union.

"That Obama creature – loathsome individual – he couldn't stand our country. He said we'd be at the back of the queue, didn't he?"

He went on to admit that Trump had plenty of imperfections, but said that his good relationship with Britain meant he was the best choice over Clinton.

"However imperfect Donald Trump may be, and my goodness he is, his mother was Scottish, he owns Turnberry, he spends a lot of time in our country, he loves our country, what we stand for and our culture."

Several references were made to a possible meeting between Trump and May, and the possibility of Trump acting inappropriately towards her.

"If it comes to it, I could be there as the responsible adult role, to make sure everything’s OK," Farage joked.