Donald Trump has reignited his dispute with London Mayor Sadiq Khan during an intense TV interview. Trump, in his conversation with GB News, made several inaccurate statements without facing any challenge. When asked about Sadiq, Trump criticized him as a “terrible mayor” and blamed him for the crime rate in London.
Contrary to Trump’s assertions, statistics show a decrease in violent crime in London, with a 6% reduction in violence against individuals reported by the metropolitan police in the previous 12 months up to March 2025. The likelihood of Londoners becoming victims of violent crimes is lower compared to the average across England and Wales.
Trump further claimed that London has deteriorated, alleging incidents of violence like stabbings and suggesting that Sadiq Khan is responsible for letting crime escalate. He repeated unfounded claims from extremist groups about “no-go” zones and Sharia Law in London, which have been debunked.
Additionally, Trump alleged that his speech at the UN General Assembly was deliberately disrupted by the UN, stating that his teleprompter was turned off and the hall’s speakers were muted. However, it is standard practice at the UN for delegates to listen to translations through earpieces, not through amplified speeches in the main hall.
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