Trump says he didn't want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at state banquet
Summary
During a trip to the UK, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he did not want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at a state banquet. Trump criticized Khan's leadership and accused him of poor management of London. Khan's camp responded by highlighting London's success and pointing out ongoing political disagreements with Trump.Key Facts
- President Trump told reporters he requested that London Mayor Sadiq Khan not attend a state banquet in the UK.
- Trump criticized Khan's leadership, calling him one of the worst mayors and commenting negatively on crime in London.
- Khan did not expect an invitation, and a source close to him countered Trump's criticisms by defending London's safety and global status.
- The feud between Trump and Khan dates back to 2015 over disagreements about political issues, including Trump's travel ban proposal.
- Trump has previously criticized Khan, including during a 2019 visit when a "Trump baby" blimp was flown.
- The state banquet was part of Trump's second state visit to the UK, which had aspects of protest and ceremony.
- Trump made derogatory comments about Khan during a press conference with UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
- The tension between Trump and Khan reflects broader US-UK political interactions.
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