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As Trump Begins UK State Visit, London Mayor Sadiq Khan Denounces His Far-Right Politics

Khan urges UK leaders to act as a candid "critical friend" to Washington during the president's visit.

Overview

  • President Trump arrived in England on Tuesday night and is scheduled to meet King Charles III at Windsor Castle and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • In a Guardian op-ed timed to the visit, Khan said Trump and his allies have "perhaps done the most" to fuel divisive, far-right politics worldwide.
  • Khan called on UK leaders to be open and honest with the United States and to reject what he termed the politics of fear and division.
  • He urged Starmer to press Trump on support for Ukraine, stronger climate action and using U.S. leverage to address the crisis in Gaza.
  • Protest groups announced days of demonstrations, Trump praised Britain as a "very special place," and a Conservative MP condemned Khan’s remarks as embarrassing.