Asking Londoners if they want Sharia Law

Yesterday, in front of the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump accused London of wanting Sharia Law and Sadiq Khan of being a "terrible, terrible mayor."

We spoke to Londoners to find out if that was true and their thoughts on Sadiq Khan and Donald Trump.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have had a publicly contentious relationship, marked by personal insults and political disagreements. Their feud began during Trump's rise to the presidency in 2016, when Khan, a British Muslim of Pakistani descent, criticized Trump’s proposed Muslim travel ban, calling it divisive and dangerous. Trump responded by questioning Khan’s leadership and making personal remarks, igniting a transatlantic war of words that lasted for years.

Tensions escalated in 2017 after a terrorist attack in London. Trump criticized Khan’s handling of the situation, taking a quote out of context to suggest that the mayor was downplaying the threat. Khan, in turn, accused Trump of spreading hate and misunderstanding. Their exchanges often blurred the lines between politics and personal animosity, with Trump calling Khan a “stone-cold loser” during a state visit to the UK, while Khan compared Trump’s rhetoric to that of 20th-century fascists.

Despite the personal attacks, the feud also reflects broader ideological divides. Trump’s nationalist, anti-immigration stance sharply contrasts with Khan’s progressive, inclusive vision for London. Khan has positioned himself as a symbol of multiculturalism and tolerance, often directly opposing Trump’s policies on climate change, immigration, and human rights.

The animosity between the two leaders became symbolic of the cultural and political divisions between Trump-era America and progressive European cities like London.

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