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Trump Says He Asked to Bar London Mayor Sadiq Khan From Windsor Castle State Banquet

Khan’s office called the remarks divisive, citing London’s safety record in rebuttal reported by the BBC.

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When asked why Sadiq Khan wasn't present at the state banquet hosted in the President's honour in UK, Trump said he didn't want him there.

Overview

  • Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One as he departed the UK, President Trump said he requested that Sadiq Khan not be invited to the royal-hosted banquet.
  • Trump labeled Khan “among the worst mayors in the world,” accusing him of failing on crime and immigration and saying London’s crime is “through the roof.”
  • The London mayor did not attend the Windsor Castle event hosted in Trump’s honor by King Charles III during the state visit.
  • A source close to Khan, quoted by the BBC, rejected Trump’s characterization, saying his politics spread fear and division and describing London as safer than major U.S. cities.
  • The exchange extends a feud dating to 2015, surfacing again as Trump wrapped up his second state visit to Britain, which drew protests and renewed scrutiny of the relationship.