Donald Trump has once again made headlines with sharp remarks, calling London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan “a nasty person” during a press event in Scotland. The comment came as the former U.S. President met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Aberdeen on Monday, July 28, during his private four-day golf visit.
When asked if he planned to visit London during his upcoming state visit in September, Trump launched into a biting attack on Khan. “I will. I’m not a fan of your Mayor. I think he’s done a terrible job, the Mayor of London. He’s a nasty person,” Trump said.
Starmer, sitting beside Trump, quickly responded: “He’s a friend of mine.” However, Trump dismissed the comment, saying, “No, I think he’s done a terrible job. But I would certainly visit London, yeah.” The tense exchange was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, generating fresh headlines ahead of Trump’s anticipated state visit.
The conversation then shifted to Trump’s relationships with UK political figures. He praised Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage warmly, stating, “Well, I like Nigel. I mean Nigel, as you know, is a friend of mine. Nigel’s done very well. And Keir’s a friend of mine.”
This latest attack adds to the ongoing feud between Trump and Khan. During his presidency, Trump called the London Mayor a “stone cold loser,” prompting Khan to label Trump a “poster boy for racists.” Since the recent remarks, Khan has not issued a formal response. Instead, his official X (formerly Twitter) account posted a video promoting his Holiday Hope youth programme, ignoring Trump’s comments.
Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday, July 25, for a private break that included rounds of golf at his Trump International Menie and Turnberry resorts. This visit serves as a prelude to a planned state visit to the UK in September, where he is expected to meet top officials and possibly members of the Royal Family.
Originally published by UKNIP.
