The exchange of accusations between the two leaders again set fire to international policy
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, accused Donald Trump of racism, sexism, misogonia and Islamophobia after the US president described him as a “bad” mayor and suggested, in a discourse in the United Nations, that the British capital would be walking towards the implementation of Sharia, the Islamic law system that covers the public and private life. Muslims, regulating from social, economic and familiar aspects to hygiene and sexuality.
Donald Trump’s statements caused criticism between various labor figures. Wes Streeting, Health Minister, praised Sadiq Khan as someone who “defends diversity and the difference of opinions.” Already Pat McFadden, Minister of Labor and Pensions and Ally near Keir Stmerer, declined to directly comment directly on the words of the US President, choosing to underline the international reputation of London.
Khan, however, did not let Trump’s statements go blank. “I think President Trump has already proved to be racist, sexist, misogynist and Islamophobic,” he said. The mayor also took the opportunity to leave an indirect message to his party leaders, including the Prime Minister, suggesting that they should have “confidence” to condemn the American leader’s rhetoric.
Trump has been publicly attacking Khan since 2015, when he criticized the then Republican candidate to ban Muslims in the United States. At the UN General Assembly, he insisted again: “London has a terrible mayor, terrible, terrible. Now they want to impose Sharia. But they are in another country, they can’t do that.”
Asked about these statements, Khan pointed out that London remains one of the favorite destinations of US tourists and investors. “We are among the number one cities in the world in culture, foreign investment, sport and opportunities for people to perform their potential. I am very proud to say that we are the largest city in the world.”
The mayor added that the “special relationship” between the United Kingdom and the United States should allow London to criticize Washington, when necessary. “When it comes to a best friend, President Trump is expected to be wrong in many things,” he said.
Last week, Trump had already classified Khan as “one of the worst mayors in the world” and said he had prevented him from being present in a banquet in Windsor, something near Mayor denied.
Nigel Farage, leader of reform UK, came out in defense of Trump, telling the LBC that “Sharia is a matter in London,” although it does not consider it dominant or directly associated with the labor mayor.
