London Mayor Warns U.S. Voters: 'The rest of the world is watching' – Urges Against Reelecting Trump.
Sadiq Khan expresses to POLITICO that Trump's leadership would convey an inappropriate message globally.
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NEW YORK — London Mayor Sadiq Khan isn’t missing the opportunity to reignite his feud with Donald Trump.
In an interview with PMG on Tuesday in the former president’s hometown, Khan criticized Trump and encouraged people to vote for Kamala Harris.
“What I’d say in a respectful way to Americans is: I don’t think you realize that the rest of the world is watching because we’ve got skin in the game,” he stated.
Khan has openly expressed his disdain for Trump, labeling him a racist, sexist, and homophobe. The two have clashed over the years, with Trump famously referring to Khan as a “stone-cold loser” in 2019.
On Tuesday, Khan cautioned that the implications of a second Trump presidency could extend beyond what Americans might anticipate.
“What happens in America is the metronome … that sets the beat of what happens across the globe,” he remarked. “It sets the beat for how other politicians behave in an election campaign.”
Speaking in New York amidst events related to the United Nations General Assembly, Khan noted that the global gathering highlights shared issues and interests among the U.S., the U.K., and other nations.
He described Trump’s political stances—such as exacerbating tensions by withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, rejecting the 2020 election results, and his comments regarding women and immigrants—as perilous.
Khan, a member of the left-leaning Labour Party, has openly endorsed Harris for president, contrasting with other U.K. leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who may not express such support.
He urged Americans to reflect on the consequences of Trump's first term before considering another four years for him.
“Make sure you’re registered to vote and make sure you vote," Khan asserted. “Because the election that happens on Nov. 5, in my view, is the most important election in my lifetime.”
The Trump campaign did not respond immediately to a request for comment.
Khan also addressed the disturbances, including rioting and looting, that swept across the U.K. over the summer, triggered by false social media reports alleging that a Muslim asylum seeker was responsible for the deaths of three children in Southport.
He emphasized that British and American leaders must tackle issues such as healthcare, housing, and education “not to play on people’s fears.” He noted, “The oldest trick in the book is to blame the other. The oldest trick in the book is to pick on one community and one minority, manufacture a situation where they're blamed for the problems.”
The mayor defended Starmer during the interview, despite the challenges he has faced in his early months, including low approval ratings and a scandal regarding gifts from donors, as well as cuts to winter fuel allowances for pensioners.
Starmer is working to build a stronger economy and future, Khan stated.
“It has been tough. Of course, it’s tough. Running things is tough, but I’d rather Keir Starmer make those tough calls, tough decisions, to be straight with the British people now, rather than having things being covered up and buried away,” Khan explained. “And that means sometimes making decisions that in the short term are unpopular, but leading to medium-term, long-term benefits.”
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
In an interview with PMG on Tuesday in the former president’s hometown, Khan criticized Trump and encouraged people to vote for Kamala Harris.
“What I’d say in a respectful way to Americans is: I don’t think you realize that the rest of the world is watching because we’ve got skin in the game,” he stated.
Khan has openly expressed his disdain for Trump, labeling him a racist, sexist, and homophobe. The two have clashed over the years, with Trump famously referring to Khan as a “stone-cold loser” in 2019.
On Tuesday, Khan cautioned that the implications of a second Trump presidency could extend beyond what Americans might anticipate.
“What happens in America is the metronome … that sets the beat of what happens across the globe,” he remarked. “It sets the beat for how other politicians behave in an election campaign.”
Speaking in New York amidst events related to the United Nations General Assembly, Khan noted that the global gathering highlights shared issues and interests among the U.S., the U.K., and other nations.
He described Trump’s political stances—such as exacerbating tensions by withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, rejecting the 2020 election results, and his comments regarding women and immigrants—as perilous.
Khan, a member of the left-leaning Labour Party, has openly endorsed Harris for president, contrasting with other U.K. leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who may not express such support.
He urged Americans to reflect on the consequences of Trump's first term before considering another four years for him.
“Make sure you’re registered to vote and make sure you vote," Khan asserted. “Because the election that happens on Nov. 5, in my view, is the most important election in my lifetime.”
The Trump campaign did not respond immediately to a request for comment.
Khan also addressed the disturbances, including rioting and looting, that swept across the U.K. over the summer, triggered by false social media reports alleging that a Muslim asylum seeker was responsible for the deaths of three children in Southport.
He emphasized that British and American leaders must tackle issues such as healthcare, housing, and education “not to play on people’s fears.” He noted, “The oldest trick in the book is to blame the other. The oldest trick in the book is to pick on one community and one minority, manufacture a situation where they're blamed for the problems.”
The mayor defended Starmer during the interview, despite the challenges he has faced in his early months, including low approval ratings and a scandal regarding gifts from donors, as well as cuts to winter fuel allowances for pensioners.
Starmer is working to build a stronger economy and future, Khan stated.
“It has been tough. Of course, it’s tough. Running things is tough, but I’d rather Keir Starmer make those tough calls, tough decisions, to be straight with the British people now, rather than having things being covered up and buried away,” Khan explained. “And that means sometimes making decisions that in the short term are unpopular, but leading to medium-term, long-term benefits.”
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
