During an interview with GB News, former President Donald Trump stirred up his ongoing conflict with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, making unsubstantiated allegations without opposition. Trump criticized Khan, labeling him a “terrible mayor” and blaming him for the perceived increase in crime in London.
Contrary to Trump’s claims, official data shows a decline in violent crime in London, with a 6% drop in recorded violence against individuals by the Metropolitan Police in the 12 months leading up to March 2025. Statistics indicate that London residents are less likely to be victims of violent crime compared to other regions in England and Wales.
Trump continued his disparagement of Khan by asserting that London has become more dangerous, alleging incidents of stabbings and portraying the mayor as ineffective in addressing crime issues. He repeated false assertions propagated by extremist groups about supposed “no-go” zones in London and the imposition of Sharia Law, both of which have been debunked.
In another claim, Trump suggested that his speech at the UN General Assembly was deliberately disrupted to hinder his message, accusing the UN of interference. However, the UN does not typically amplify speeches in its main hall, as attendees use earpieces for translations due to the diverse linguistic backgrounds of the delegates.
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