Trump Visits UK, Clashes with London Mayor, Causes Stir
Donald Trump made a brief UK visit, meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland to discuss global issues like tariffs, Ukraine, and Gaza. Trump also played golf at one of his courses.
At a joint press conference in Edinburgh, Trump unexpectedly criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him “a nasty person” and saying he’d done a “terrible job.” Starmer, who is friends with Khan, quickly responded, “He’s a friend of mine,” creating a visibly awkward moment.
Trump is set to return to the UK in September for a State Visit, having earlier received a personal letter and invitation from King Charles via Starmer. While he praised UK-US relations and Starmer’s family, his planned meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla has drawn mixed reactions online — some praising the event, others outraged by the royals hosting a convicted felon.
Khan’s spokesperson responded to Trump’s attack by highlighting London’s diversity and record American interest in UK citizenship.