“I did not want him there,” Trump doubles down on London Mayor Sadiq khan not being at state banquet

LONDON – US President Donald Trump  wrapped up his two-day state visit to the United Kingdom on Friday, departing for Washington after leaving behind both diplomatic agreements and a storm of personal criticism aimed at London Mayor Sadiq Khan.US President Donald Trump UK Visit, Signs US-UK Tech Deal .

Before boarding his aircraft, Trump told reporters he had asked that Khan not be invited to the state banquet at Windsor Castle. “I’ve never liked Sadiq Khan and did not want him there,” Trump said, claiming the mayor had shown interest in attending but was excluded at his request.

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During the royal banquet, Trump was honored by the British royal family alongside senior politicians and executives from top American technology companies. The president used the occasion to emphasize closer business and technology ties.

Trump continued his attacks on Khan, calling him “one of the world’s worst mayors” and blaming him for rising crime rates and what he described as a failed approach to immigration. “The situation in London is terrible,” Trump remarked.

Despite the sharp words, the visit also produced tangible diplomatic results. Washington and London signed a new technology partnership designed to boost bilateral cooperation in innovation and digital development.

Over the two days, Trump met with British leaders, attended high-profile events with the royal family, and pushed for stronger trade and tech collaboration before departing for the United States.

5 Key Takeaways

🔹 Trump ended his UK state visit with criticism of Mayor Sadiq Khan.
🔹 He claimed to have blocked Khan from attending the royal banquet.
🔹 The Windsor Castle banquet was attended by royals, politicians, and US tech leaders.
🔹 Trump accused Khan of mismanaging crime and immigration in London.
🔹 A new US-UK technology partnership was signed during the visit.