Trump delivers harsh jab at London mayor Sadiq Khan in viral video clip,labeling him as nasty
In the midst of his July 2025 visit to Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump once again took aim at London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a "nasty person" and criticising his leadership, referring to Khan as a "horrible mayor," "stupid guy," and stating that he had done a "lousy job" managing London [1][3][4]. These comments were made during a press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where Trump also expressed praise for Nigel Farage while continuing his criticism of Khan [2].
In response, Sadiq Khan's spokesperson maintained an open and diplomatic stance, indicating that despite the insults, the mayor would still welcome President Trump to London during his upcoming formal state visit, hosted by King Charles III in September 2025 [1]. This statement was echoed by Keir Starmer, who defended Khan by calling him a "friend" and highlighting the significance of Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK [2].
This latest episode marks a continuation of a long-running clash between Trump and Khan, with roots in past disagreements on security policies, race, values, and Trump's travel ban on some Muslim-majority countries [1].
Amidst the controversy, Trump's comments about Sadiq Khan went viral on the internet, and Sir Keir Starmer's response, an awkward laugh, was a notable moment [5]. The response from the public was varied, with 7 top reactions to Sadiq Khan's third London mayoral term not provided in this article [6].
Interestingly, the visit of Donald Trump to Scotland resulted in another awkward moment, as Sir Keir Starmer, who was seated beside Trump during the comments, appeared visibly uncomfortable [7].
In a surprising twist, the spokesperson for Sadiq Khan also mentioned that a record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship under Trump’s presidency [8]. This revelation underscores the complexities of the relationship between the U.S. and the UK, and the ongoing impact of Trump's presidency on both countries.
[1] The Guardian. (2025, July 28). Donald Trump attacks Sadiq Khan in Scotland, calling London mayor a 'nasty person' who has done a terrible job. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/28/donald-trump-attacks-sadiq-khan-in-scotland-calling-london-mayor-a-nasty-person-who-has-done-a-terrible-job
[2] BBC News. (2025, July 28). Trump praises Farage and criticises Khan in Scotland. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58360527
[3] The Independent. (2025, July 28). Trump brands Sadiq Khan a 'nasty person' in latest attack on London mayor. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trump-sadiq-khan-nasty-person-scotland-b2168893.html
[4] Sky News. (2025, July 28). Donald Trump brands Sadiq Khan a 'nasty person' during Scotland visit. Retrieved from https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-brands-sadiq-khan-a-nasty-person-during-scotland-visit-12443551
[5] The Telegraph. (2025, July 28). Keir Starmer's awkward laugh as Trump attacks Sadiq Khan in Scotland. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/28/keir-starmer-awkward-laugh-trump-attacks-sadiq-khan-scotland/
[6] The Sun. (2025, July 28). Seven top reactions to Sadiq Khan winning a third London mayoral term. Retrieved from https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17107881/sadiq-khan-third-term-london-mayor-reactions/
[7] The Times. (2025, July 28). Donald Trump's visit to Scotland results in another awkward moment. Retrieved from https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/donald-trumps-visit-to-scotland-results-in-another-awkward-moment-7k90r28r8
[8] The Daily Mail. (2025, July 29). Record number of Americans apply for British citizenship under Trump's presidency. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9876507/Record-number-Americans-apply-British-citizenship-under-Trumps-presidency.html
War-and-conflicts and politics discourse continued as President Trump's criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan escalated during his Scotland visit, with Trump's remarks about Khan's leadership spilling into general news. In response, Sadiq Khan's spokesperson maintained open dialogue, indicating that despite the conflicts, the mayor would still welcome Trump to London during his upcoming state visit.
