Trump’s UN Claim About Sharia Law in London Sparks Outrage
In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump once again turned his attention to London and its mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan. He told world leaders that London had “been changed” under Khan’s leadership and even claimed that the city wanted “to go to sharia law.” The remark, made in front of a global audience, immediately ignited controversy and strong reactions both in the UK and beyond.
Trump described Khan as a “terrible, terrible mayor” and suggested that London’s identity had shifted in alarming ways. He went further, stating that London “wants to go to sharia law,” before adding, “but you are in a different country, you can’t do that.” His comments were widely seen as inflammatory and misleading, especially since false claims about Sharia law supposedly being introduced in London have been circulating online for years.
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Khan’s office declined to directly respond, saying they would not dignify Trump’s “bigoted comments.” A spokesperson instead highlighted that London is “the greatest city in the world, safer than major US cities, and delighted to welcome the record number of US citizens moving here.” This position reflected Khan’s longstanding view that Trump’s rhetoric fosters division rather than unity.
The backlash from British politicians was swift. Labour MPs came to Khan’s defense, dismissing Trump’s statement as baseless. Health Secretary Wes Streeting noted that Khan is not imposing Sharia law but is instead a mayor who champions diversity, marches in Pride, and works to improve the city’s safety, transport, and environment. Other MPs, including Rupa Huq and Rosena Allin-Khan, branded Trump’s claims as “bare-faced lies” and called for the US ambassador to be summoned over what was described as rampant Islamophobia.
This is not the first time Trump has gone after Khan. Their feud dates back to 2015, when Khan criticized Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the US. Since then, Trump has repeatedly described him as one of the worst mayors in the world, even boasting that he had kept Khan from attending high-profile events during state visits. Khan, for his part, has dismissed these attacks, saying he has more important priorities than Trump’s words.
Fact-checkers have also weighed in. Reports confirm that Sharia councils exist in the UK but only handle religious arbitration, such as family or financial matters, and their decisions are not legally binding. UK courts remain the sole source of legal authority. Fabricated social media posts in the past falsely claimed Sharia law was being tested in London boroughs, but these have long been debunked.
In the end, Trump’s remarks served to reignite old tensions while drawing widespread condemnation. For many in the UK, it was seen less as a comment on London’s future and more as another example of how Trump’s politics amplify fear and division.
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