Trump is Islamophobic, says London mayor over Sharia law claimLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump of Islamophobia after Trump claimed the British leader intended to impose sharia law in the capital.Khan, Britain’s first Muslim mayor, strongly rejected the allegation, describing it as both “racist” and “deeply offensive.” He said the US president’s remarks were part of a broader pattern of hostility toward Muslims and an attempt to stoke fear for political gain.
“This is not just an attack on me but on millions of Muslims across the world who are unfairly smeared and stereotyped,” Khan said in a statement. “It is dangerous rhetoric that divides communities instead of bringing people together.”Trump’s comments came during a televised interview in which he accused Khan of supporting policies that would undermine British values and security. The claim drew swift criticism from British lawmakers, with several MPs accusing Trump of spreading misinformation.
Khan has clashed repeatedly with Trump in recent years, notably over immigration, counterterrorism, and multiculturalism. Wednesday’s exchange adds to the long-running tensions between the two leaders, with Khan insisting that London “remains a city of tolerance, diversity, and equality.”Human rights groups also condemned Trump’s remarks, warning that such statements fuel anti-Muslim sentiment globally.