Overview

• Khan’s spokesperson called the remarks appalling and bigoted, noting London is safer than major U.S. cities and attracting a record number of American movers.
• Labour figures publicly defended the mayor, and MP Rosena Allin-Khan urged the government to summon U.S. ambassador Warren Stephens to challenge the comments.
• News outlets reported no evidence that Khan has advocated for London to adopt Sharia, underscoring that the U.K.’s legal system remains secular.
• Citing Metropolitan Police data, CBS News noted London’s 2024 homicide rate was 11.8 per million, lower than several large U.S. cities including Washington, D.C.
• In the same UN address, Trump castigated European immigration and energy policies, while commentators warned his claims could be amplified by far-right networks and strain relations.