Trump Says He Asked for London Mayor Sadiq Khan to Be Left Out of King’s State Banquet

 

President Donald Trump has reignited his decade-long feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan by revealing he personally requested Khan’s exclusion from King Charles III’s state banquet at Windsor Castle during his UK visit on September 17, 2025. Trump labeled Khan “among the worst mayors in the world,” criticizing his handling of crime and immigration in London. 

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Khan’s allies, including Labour MP Wes Streeting, hit back, accusing Trump of spreading fear and division.The clash continues a rivalry that began in 2015 over Trump’s anti-Muslim travel remarks, escalating through insults, a proposed IQ test, and the iconic “Trump baby blimp” during his 2018 UK visit. Khan’s supporters defend his record, highlighting London’s safety and vibrancy, while Trump’s attacks underscore his confrontational style.