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Sadiq Khan says he lives ‘rent-free’ in Donald Trump’s head

Sadiq Khan scorns Trump as 'racist' and 'Islamophobe' following UN speech
  • Sadiq Khan has labelled Donald Trump "racist, sexist, misogynistic, and Islamophobic" in the latest exchange of their long-running dispute.
  • Trump criticised the London mayor at the UN General Assembly, calling him a "terrible mayor" and claiming London was "so changed" and moving towards Sharia law.
  • Khan responded by suggesting he was "living rent-free" in Trump's head and reiterated his belief that Trump exhibits racist and Islamophobic tendencies.
  • The London mayor defended the capital, highlighting its global standing in culture, foreign investment, and sports, despite Trump's negative remarks.
  • Labour MPs rallied in support of Sir Sadiq, while a Work and Pensions Secretary dismissed Trump's comments as part of their long-standing "beef".
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