WASHINGTONG: U.S. President Donald Trump has once again sparked outrage with his fiery remarks this time targeting London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Trump claimed (without evidence) that Khan was pushing to introduce Sharia law in London.
He described the Labour mayor as a terrible leader, repeating the word terrible multiple times to stress his disdain.
I look at London, where you have a terrible mayor, terrible, terrible mayor, and it’s been so changed, Trump told world leaders. Now they want to go to Sharia law.
The former president tied his claims to a broader rant about immigration and Europe’s so-called decline, insisting that the continent has been invaded by migrants.
He went further to accuse the UN of funding an assault on Western countries, saying Europe’s future was in danger if governments failed to act.
Both immigration and their suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe if something is not done immediately, Trump warned.
This isn’t the first time Trump has clashed with Sadiq Khan. During his presidency, the two frequently exchanged heated words, with Trump blaming the mayor for London’s crime rates and Khan accusing Trump of promoting hate and division.
But here’s the fact-check: Experts have debunked Trump’s latest claim. The UK remains a secular state, and Sharia law is not recognized in national governance.
At best, Sharia-based arbitration tribunals operate in narrow civil cases like family disputes, and even then, they cannot override British law.
Trump’s comments have reignited debate about Islamophobia in politics, with critics accusing him of fearmongering to push his anti-immigration agenda. Supporters, however, say he is just telling the truth about Europe’s challenges.
What do you think about Trump’s remarks bold truth or dangerous fearmongering?
