London Mayor Sadiq Khan Labels Donald Trump Racist Over Sharia Law Claims

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, responded to Donald Trump’s statements, which he deemed false regarding alleged introduction of Sharia in the capital of the United Kingdom, labeling the American president racist, sexist, misogynist, and Islamophobic.

During a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump described Khan as “a terrible mayor” and baselessly claimed that London aims to move toward Sharia laws.

Khan, who became the first Muslim mayor of a major Western city, explained to reporters that such remarks by Trump undermine trust in a liberal, multicultural, and successful city and are intended to divert attention from domestic political issues.

“I think that, as Donald Trump has shown, he is racist, he is sexist, he is misogynist and he is Islamophobic,” Khan added.

“I think that, as Donald Trump has shown, he is racist, he is sexist, he is misogynist and he is Islamophobic.”

CNN contacted the White House for comment on these remarks.

The London City Council previously stressed that London is safer than most US cities and open to American citizens considering moving to the British capital as a new chapter in their lives.

In the context of Sharia, it was noted that this is an Islamic legal system that regulates various aspects of believers’ lives, including prayer, finance, family relations, and dietary practices.

According to a UK government document from 2019, Sharia councils have existed in the country since the 1980s, but their role is limited; they do not have official legislative or constitutional power in the United Kingdom and are focused mainly on resolving family matters in accordance with Islamic family law.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended Khan in a post on X in response to criticism: “Sadiq Khan is not trying to impose Sharia on London.”

“He is a leader who supports Pride, promotes diversity of origins and views, works to improve transport, air quality, street safety, and opportunities for people. I am proud that he is our mayor,” Streeting added.

In the context of Donald Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom last week, reports say a state banquet was held at Windsor Castle, but Trump’s itinerary did not include London, where thousands of people gathered for protests.

Khan, elected in 2016, has long been known as one of Trump’s fiercest critics; notably he allowed protesters to fly a 20-foot air balloon, “Trump Baby,” during Trump’s first visit to the United Kingdom in 2016.

Over the past decade there have been several public clashes between them. During his campaign, Trump expressed an intention to ban Muslims from the United States, and Khan called it “outrageous policy.”

Khan later described Trump’s views on Islam as “misinformed,” to which the president replied: “I will remember these words. They are very disgusting.”

In 2019 the British publication The Guardian published an article criticizing Trump’s and his wife Melania’s gestures during their first state visit to the United Kingdom.

“Donald Trump is one of the most striking examples of the growing global threat”

During a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July, Trump again sharpened the dispute, calling Khan a “negative person,” and Starmer replied: “He is my friend, actually.”

“He is my friend, actually”