Former US President Donald Trump has launched a sensational broadside against London Mayor Sadiq Khan, claiming that the UK capital has areas governed by Sharia law with the Mayor's tacit consent. The remarks, made during a lengthy interview on Nigel Farage's GB News show, have been condemned as dangerous and inflammatory.
A Controversial Interview on GB News
Speaking to host Nigel Farage, Trump did not hold back in his criticism of the Labour Mayor. He stated, "There's a whole thing going on with Sharia law... and I think he's okay with it." The former President provided no specific evidence to support his claim about Islamic law being implemented in parts of the city.
Khan's Office Fires Back
The Mayor's office was swift and forceful in its response. A spokesman for Sadiq Khan labelled Trump's comments as "wildly inaccurate and fuelling hatred and division." They pointedly added that such rhetoric "plays into the hands of extremists."
This is not the first time Trump has targeted the London Mayor. The two figures have a long history of public disputes, with Trump previously criticising Khan's handling of terrorism and crime in the city.
A Pattern of Provocative Statements
Political analysts suggest these latest comments are part of a broader pattern. Trump's interview with Farage, a key ally, covered a wide range of topics, but the attack on Khan stands out for its directness. Critics argue the former President is using divisive language to rally his base, both in the US and among his supporters in the UK.
The controversy comes at a sensitive time in UK politics and raises further questions about the impact of inflammatory rhetoric on social cohesion.
