Trump Rebukes Sadiq Khan During Scotland Visit
If you thought Donald Trump had let go of his grudge against London Mayor Sadiq Khan, think again. Standing in the brisk air at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, Trump wasn't holding back. Someone in the crowd asked if he was gearing up for his September state visit to London. Trump's reply? Sharp as ever: 'I'm not a fan of your mayor. I think he's done a terrible job... a nasty person.' Not exactly the warm diplomatic tone you'd expect just before a major visit.
The U.S. president and the London mayor have been firing shots at each other ever since Khan's 2016 election. Their feud has flared up over everything from terrorism to crime rates and even balloon protests. Trump’s words on this summer morning show nothing’s changed—at least not on his end.
Keir Starmer Stands Up for Sadiq Khan
Trump’s jab didn’t go unanswered. Sitting next to Trump was the UK’s newest Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, who jumped in before things got uglier: 'He's a friend of mine, actually.' That quick defense for Sadiq Khan wasn't just out of courtesy. It's a glimpse of how Starmer plans to handle sharp-edged visitors and try to keep relations steady, especially between two of the world's most headline-grabbing politicians.
But Trump, unfazed, doubled down on his criticism and still said he’d make the journey to London, regardless of how he feels about the mayor’s performance. For Trump, a little controversy has never stood in the way of a trip with global attention.
A spokesperson for Sadiq Khan fired back publicly, sidestepping the insult. They welcomed the possibility of Trump showing up, but didn’t waste any time drawing the line. London's diversity, the spokesperson said, 'makes us stronger, not weaker.' Khan’s team kept things steady, flipping the script to focus on what they argue makes London shine—the city’s differences, not divisions.
The exchange followed a closed-door meeting between Trump and Starmer, where they reportedly discussed international hotspots, including the ongoing food crisis in Gaza. Yet the headlines quickly shifted from global humanitarian challenges to this very public political duel.
With Trump planning to visit London in a few months, and Sadiq Khan not backing down, you can expect the back-and-forth to heat up again soon. One thing's for sure: political drama between these two isn't cooling off—if anything, it's just getting new fuel.
- Jul, 29 2025
- Cassius Montgomery
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