Trump Reignites Feud with Sadiq Khan During UK Visit
So, here's the latest twist in the ongoing saga between Donald Trump and London Mayor Sadiq Khan—and let’s just say, the gloves are off again. During a press conference in Scotland, where Trump is spending a few days on an informal summer trip, he didn’t hold back when asked about his plans to visit London later this year. He said he “certainly” would, but then added—almost as an aside—that he’s “not a fan” of the mayor. In fact, he called Sadiq Khan “a nasty person” and accused him of doing “a terrible job.”
This isn't the first time Trump’s gone after Khan, either. You might remember, back in 2019, he branded him a “stone cold loser.” That was just after stepping off Air Force One. And even before that, the two have had a very public and pretty personal war of words. Trump’s comments now are just the latest in a long-running feud that seems to resurface whenever the two names are mentioned in the same breath.
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What’s interesting this time around is how British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reacted. As Trump made his dig at Khan, Starmer quickly chimed in with, “He’s a friend of mine, actually,” trying to dial down the tension. But Trump doubled down anyway, repeating his claim that Khan had done a terrible job. That didn’t seem to rattle the mayor too much. His spokesperson later put out a statement saying Sadiq was actually delighted the president wanted to visit London, calling it “the greatest city in the world.” They even threw in a line about how diversity makes London stronger, not weaker—clearly a not-so-subtle jab back at Trump’s views.
Khan’s team also highlighted that he’s been re-elected three times—most recently in 2024—and hinted that maybe Trump’s jabs are less about policy and more personal. And honestly, it wouldn’t be a stretch, since Khan himself has said in the past that Trump targets him because of his background and faith. He’s pointed to his ethnicity and religion being part of the reason he’s often singled out by the former—and now current—U.S. president.
Now, despite all the tension, Trump is still set to return to the UK in September for a state visit, hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla. He’ll be staying at Windsor Castle, and his wife, Melania, will join him. So yes, while the feud with Khan may still be very much alive, Trump seems more than willing to visit the city led by the man he keeps calling “nasty.” The irony writes itself.
So as Trump plays golf and makes headlines, and as Khan continues to lead London, this back-and-forth feels less like politics and more like a long-running soap opera. And from the looks of it, the next episode is already in the works.
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