English Twitter Reacts to Trump's Comments on London Mayor Sadiq Khan
President Donald Trump criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s the day after Saturday’s deadly terror attack on the London Bridge.
At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is "no reason to be alarmed!"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017
The tweet was a response to a statement made by Mayor Khan Saturday, which said: "Londoners will see an increased police presence today and over the course of the next few days. There's no reason to be alarmed."
Khan's quote was meant to reassure Londoners that increased police presence meant no reason to be alarmed, but Trump misconstrued Khan's words to mean the was normalizing terror attacks.
READ: London Terror Attack: Mayor Sadiq Khan Dismisses Trump's Misleading Tweet
A spokesperson for Khan said that the mayor "has more important things to do than respond to Donald Trump's ill-informed tweet that deliberately takes out of context his remarks urging Londoners not to be alarmed when they saw more police — including armed officers — on the streets." The mayor has released several statements to reassure Londoners. The threat level still remains severe, which indicates an attack against the country is still very likely.
We are all shocked and angry today - but this is our city. We will never let these cowards win and we will never be cowed by terrorism. pic.twitter.com/kcosumkdCR
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 4, 2017
Among Trump's first tweets reacting to the incident were promotions for his travel ban.
People, the lawyers and the courts can call it whatever they want, but I am calling it what we need and what it is, a TRAVEL BAN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2017
Once representatives from Khan clarified he meant increased police presence was no cause for alarm, Trump tweeted more of his opinions about the London mayor.
Pathetic excuse by London Mayor Sadiq Khan who had to think fast on his "no reason to be alarmed" statement. MSM is working hard to sell it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2017
Public officials and civilians alike took to Twitter to respond to his comments.
I commend the strong leadership of the @MayorofLondon as he leads the city forward after this heinous attack. – LLukens 3/3 https://t.co/p4dDZuCpyO
— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) June 4, 2017
The US Embassy in London tweets support for Mayor Khan's words and actions.
Here's what @SadiqKhan actually said. He is right to provide reassurance. I'm standing with resilient London & him. pic.twitter.com/FlsP3n41cZ
— Penny Mordaunt (@PennyMordaunt) June 4, 2017
Penny Mordaunt, a Conservative candidate for the 2017 General Election, tweeted the transcript to Khan's interview to show her support for his words and actions after the terror attacks.
Cheap nasty & unbecoming of a national leader. Sort of thing that makes me want to quit politics on a day like this. Evil everywhere we look https://t.co/ubkQ3CMrJ4
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 4, 2017
Labour candidate David Lammy quoted Trump's tweet and criticized his leadership style.
You represent the worst of your country, @SadiqKhan represents some of the best of ours.
— Brendan Cox (@MrBrendanCox) June 4, 2017
Brendan Cox, the husband of deceased British lawmaker Jo Cox, expressed his belief in Khan's superiority in regards to Trump.
Sir you are a knobhead.
— Peter Reid (@reid6peter) June 5, 2017
Former soccer player and manager Peter Reid addresses Trump's further criticisms of Khan.
I know it's quite tough for your attention span to deal with full sentences, but please try.
— Verity Milligan (@Vemsteroo) June 5, 2017
Photographer Verity Milligan speaks her mind.
He's just a petulant, vindictive & dysfunctional individual who has no sense of how others see him - if he comes here, we'll let him know!
— Jen Wilshaw (@Wilshaw755) June 5, 201
Mind your own damn house before you start picking at ours, sir. We need your input like a chocolate teapot.
— Kate Russell (@katerussell) June 5, 2017
This is extraordinary. Can you imagine after 9/11 a British Prime Minister going after Mayor Giuliani like this? #londonattack https://t.co/RZ33CgkvGk
— Jon Sopel (@BBCJonSopel) June 5, 2017
BBC North America editor Jon Sopel draws a comparison.
This is not the first time Khan has received criciticism from Trump or from members of his team. In May 2017, Trump challenged Khan to an IQ test after Khan said Trump's views on Islam were ignorant.
In March 2017, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted a link to a September 2016 story in which Khan is quoted as saying terror attakcs are "part in parcel of living in a big city." Trump Jr.'s tweet was a response to attacks near Westminster Palace.
You have to be kidding me?!: Terror attacks are part of living in big city, says London Mayor Sadiq Khan https://t.co/uSm2pwRTjO
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 22, 2017
READ: Prime Minister Theresa May Says 'Enough is Enough' After Terrorist Attack In London
In the past, Khan has also criticized President Trump for his views. In January 2017, Khan, London's first Muslim mayor, stated that Trump's visit to England should be cancelled when he tried to implement a travel ban on Muslim nations.
"I am quite clear, this ban is cruel, this ban is shameful, while this ban is in place we should not be rolling out the red carpet for President Trump," he said to Sky News.
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