President Trump has launched a scathing attack on Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, over his reaction to the attacks in Borough Market and on London Bridge.
“At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is “no reason to be alarmed!” Mr Trump wrote on Twitter on Sunday afternoon.
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
Mr Trump then observed that the incident in London has not triggered a debate on gun control, and that this was because the attackers were carrying knives and not firearms.
Do you notice we are not having a gun debate right now? That’s because they used knives and a truck!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017
The president was referring to a statement by Mr Khan earlier this morning which said he was “grieving” for the victims and insisted that terrorists “would not win.”
“Londoners will see an increased police presence today and over the course of the next few days. There’s no reason to be alarmed,” Mr Khan said.
He went on to condemn the attack in the strongest possible terms and ask for people to remain vigilant.
Mr Trump’s comments were instantly ridiculed on social media.
“Cheap, nasty and unbecoming of a national leader,” said the Labour parliamentary candidate David Lammy.
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:///ubkQ3CMrJ4
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 4, 2017
How dare you attack our Mayor. Britain is meant to be your closest ally, but
