Trump claims he blocked Sadiq Khan from London state visit events
Former U.S. president says London Mayor was not welcome at any state-visit engagements, as Khan criticizes Trump’s rhetoric
US Politics • 6 months ago
The claim came as Khan, a Labour mayor who has repeatedly challenged Trump, responded in a Guardian op-ed that Trump’s rhetoric and policies echo a broader autocratic playbook. Khan wrote that scapegoating minorities and deploying the military to diverse cities were actions "not just inconsistent with western values – they're straight out of the autocrat's playbook." The Guardian piece, published in the hours ahead of the London visit, escalated the clash between the two leaders as the state visit drew near and set the tone for a week of diplomacy and political sparring.
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