Khan Responds to Trump's Insults at Heat Ready Plan Launch
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, addressed recent remarks made by US President Donald Trump during the launch of the London Assembly's Heat Ready plan at Islington Fire Station in north-east London.
Sir Sadiq Khan stated that President Trump "appears to have a crush" on him after Trump described Khan as "grossly incompetent."
Trump had also called Khan a "bad person" and a "horrible representative" for the UK during a White House press briefing on Wednesday.
Speaking at the event, Khan remarked:
"I'm not sure why I'm living rent-free inside President Trump's head. I'm not quite clear why this man appears to have a crush on me."
He further commented:
"You know, all I would say is it could be because I'm the mayor of a progressive, multicultural, liberal, successful city."
Khan highlighted London's recent achievements, saying:
"Last week, London won the Lee Kuan Yew Prize as the world's best city. That's probably why President Trump is upset."
Background of the Feud
The ongoing dispute between Khan and Trump dates back to 2015, when Khan publicly condemned Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States.
Following Khan's election as Mayor of London in 2016, he described Trump's views on Islam as "ignorant."
The conflict intensified after the 2017 London Bridge terror attack, when Trump tweeted:
"At least seven dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is 'no reason to be alarmed!'"
Khan's Political Outlook and Comments on UK Leadership
At the Islington Fire Station event, Khan also addressed his future political plans, stating he had ruled out a return to Westminster following the swearing-in of Andy Burnham as a Member of Parliament on Monday.
Khan expressed optimism about working with Burnham, saying:
"I'm looking forward to working with Andy Burnham as the new prime minister, and he's a friend."
Despite this, Khan conveyed his disappointment regarding the recent resignation announcement of Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, describing it as "really sad."
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