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UK Government Stays Neutral Amid Trump-Khan Controversy

12/10/2025

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UK government denies defending London Mayor Sadiq Khan after U.S. President Donald Trump called him a 'disgusting mayor'.
Trump criticized Khan in interview, saying he was elected due to an influx of people and London is 'a different place'.
Khan said he was unsure of Trump's meaning and questioned the president's obsession with him.
A Downing Street spokesman emphasized Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ties to both Trump and Khan.

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UK government denies defending London Mayor Sadiq Khan after U.S. President Donald Trump called him a 'disgusting mayor'.
Trump criticized Khan in interview, saying he was elected due to an influx of people and London is 'a different place'.
Khan said he was unsure of Trump's meaning and questioned the president's obsession with him.
A Downing Street spokesman emphasized Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ties to both Trump and Khan.