Sadiq Khan responds to Trump, calling him "racist, sexist, misogynistic, and Islamophobic." Discover the details of the heated ...
Sadiq Khan responds to Trump, calling him "racist, sexist, misogynistic, and Islamophobic." Discover the details of the heated exchange and the mayor’s response. Khan's words come after the US president called the mayor of London "terrible" in a speech at the UN.
Donald Trump's speech at the UN where he called the London mayor "terrible" and said the city was being led toward "sharia law" got angry responses from Sadiq Khan. Khan called Trump "racist, sexist, misogynistic, and Islamophobic."
Labour leaders were angry about Trump's comments on Tuesday night. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, praised Khan as someone who "stands up for difference of background and opinion."
But on Wednesday, Pat McFadden, who is secretary for work and pensions and a close friend of Keir Starmer, didn't say anything about what Trump said about Khan. McFadden instead defended London's image as a world city.
Khan later made a very harsh attack on Trump. "I think President Trump has shown he is racist, sexist, misogynistic, and Islamophobic," he said.
The mayor of London also indirectly criticized top Labour leaders, such as the prime minister, for not speaking out against Trump's speech.
Trump has been criticizing Khan, the mayor of London, in public since 2015, when Khan said Trump was wrong to say that Muslims shouldn't be able to come to the US.
Trump told the UN general assembly, "I look at London, where you have a terrible mayor, a terrible mayor, and it's been changed, it's been changed so much." They now want to follow Sharia law. You can't do that because you're in a different country.
When asked what he thought of Trump calling him a "terrible, terrible mayor," Khan pointed out that a record number of Americans are choosing to visit and invest in London.
In the history of records, he said, "There has only been one time when more Americans have come to London."
"That has to have a reason." We're often the best place in the world when it comes to culture, sports, foreign investment, and people being able to reach their full potential. We are the best city in the world, and I'm very proud of that.
Khan did not directly criticize the prime minister, McFadden, or others who have not yet spoken out against Trump's rhetoric. However, he said, "they should have the confidence to," because the relationship between the UK and US is unique.
Khan said, "One of the things about having a special relationship is that it's like having a best friend." Khan was asked if Starmer should be friends with Trump. When someone is your best friend, I believe they should give you more.
“It’s very different to an acquaintance or somebody who’s just, you know, a distant friend. One of the good things about having a special relationship with the US is that it helps with trade and military allies.
"In other areas, we work together closely, but you should also feel free to tell them they're wrong." There are a lot of ways I think President Trump is wrong.
Trump called Khan "one of the worst mayors in the world" last week and said he made sure Khan wasn't invited to the dinner he went to at Windsor. People who know the mayor well said this wasn't true.
McFadden talked about Trump's long-running fight with Khan and said, "I think they've had a beef for a few years."
The secretary for work and pensions was on the government's morning media tour. Later, she said that London is "a great capital city that we have" and that she thinks it is an advantage to the UK. I'm sorry, but I don't agree with the president on that.
NIP Leader Nigel Farage agreed with Trump that sharia law "is an issue" in London. He also said, "Trump has a point."
Reform UK's head told LBC, "Never, ever take what he says at face value." But always pay attention to what he says.
"Is he right to say that sharia is a problem in London?" he asked. Yes. Is it too much to handle at this point? Not at all. Is there a straight link between the mayor of London and it? "No."