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July 29, 2025: US President Donald Trump reignited his long-standing feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him “a nasty person” and accusing him of doing “a terrible job” running the city.
Trump made the remarks while standing next to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a four-day informal visit to the UK. During a press conference at his Turnberry golf resort in South Ayrshire on Monday, when asked whether he intended to visit London during his upcoming state visit, Trump replied: “I’m not a fan of your mayor. He seems like a nasty person who has done a terrible job. But I would certainly visit London, yeah.”
The comment appeared to catch Prime Minister Starmer off guard, prompting him to respond immediately: “He’s a friend of mine, actually.”

While Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is currently in his second term, responded diplomatically, stating in a statement that he was pleased to welcome the US President to what he referred to as "the greatest city in the world," The President will get a firsthand look at London's strength as a city based on its diversity and openness. Under his presidency, perhaps a record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship,” Khan added. ongoing disagreement The tension between Trump and Khan dates back several years.

Trump repeatedly criticized Khan during his first term, particularly following the terror attack on London Bridge in 2017 and even challenged the mayor to an IQ test. On social media in 2019, prior to a state visit, Trump called Khan a "stone cold loser" and accused him of failing to address London's rising crime. He also referred to him as "incompetent" and "dumb" Over the years, Khan has pushed back, once describing Trump as a "poster boy for racists." Khan suggested that Trump's repeated personal attacks may have been motivated by his Muslim faith and skin color during an appearance on the High Performance podcast in 2023.