‘Islamophobia’News Story:London Mayor Sadiq Khan has hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump over comments made during his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accusing him of being “racist” and “Islamophobic.”
In his UNGA speech, Trump repeated his hardline stance on immigration and security, claiming that “radical Islam” is eroding Western values and suggesting that countries with large Muslim populations pose a threat to global peace.
He also criticized “weak European leaders” for failing to control migration, a statement widely seen as a swipe at London’s leadership.Khan, the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital, swiftly condemned the remarks, saying:“President Trump has once again used a global platform to spread hate, racism, and Islamophobia.
These words don’t make America or the world safer they only sow division.”The clash adds to a long-running feud between the two leaders. Trump has frequently targeted Khan in the past, questioning his handling of terrorism and crime in London, while Khan has consistently accused Trump of fueling bigotry through his rhetoric and policies.
Observers say the spat underscores the broader rift between Trump’s nationalist agenda and leaders advocating multiculturalism and inclusion.
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