Former President Donald Trump has reignited his ongoing dispute with London Mayor Sadiq Khan in a recent television interview. Trump made a series of unfounded allegations without facing any challenges during his appearance on GB News.
In the interview, Trump criticized Mayor Khan, labeling him as a “terrible mayor” and blaming him for the state of crime in London. Contrary to Trump’s claims, official police data shows a decrease in violent crimes in London, with a 6% reduction in violence against individuals reported by the Metropolitan Police in the 12 months leading up to March 2025. Statistics indicate that Londoners are at a lower risk of falling victim to violent crimes compared to other regions in England and Wales.
Trump further disparaged Mayor Khan, alleging that London has become more dangerous under his leadership, mentioning incidents of violence such as stabbings. Trump also propagated false information, echoing baseless claims circulated by extremist groups regarding the existence of “no-go” zones and the imposition of Sharia Law in certain areas of London.
During his interview, Trump also accused the United Nations of sabotaging his speech at the General Assembly by allegedly tampering with his teleprompter and sound system. However, it is a standard practice at the UN for attendees to use earpieces for translation services, rather than amplifying speeches in the main hall.
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