Posted on 05/10/2016 1:08:13 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
New London mayor Sadiq Khan has told US presidential hopeful Donald Trump that he doesn’t want to be an “exception” to Trump’s proposed ban on Muslims entering the US.
Khan accused Trump of having an “ignorant view of Islam” that could make Britain and the US less safe. “This isn’t just about me,” said Khan, after Trump suggested he might allow the new mayor into the US if he becomes president. “It’s about my friends, my family, and everyone who comes from a background similar to mine, anywhere in the world.”
The mayor of London made the comments after Trump told the New York Times “there will always be exceptions” when asked about how Khan would be affected by the ban. The Republican businessman added that he was “happy” that Khan had been elected.
Khan, the Labour candidate, became the first Muslim mayor of a large Western city after beating off Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith following a controversial Tory mayoral campaign that appeared to focus on Khan’s religion.
Shortly after being elected on Friday – with the largest personal mandate in the history of British politics – Khan told Time magazine that he was concerned he might not be allowed to visit the US under a Trump presidency.
“I want to go to America to meet with and engage with American mayors,” said Khan. “If Donald Trump becomes the president I’ll be stopped from going there by virtue of my faith.”
In December, Trump called for a “complete and total shutdown of Muslims entering the US” following attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California.
But on Monday, Trump suggested there might be an exception for the new London mayor. When asked for his thoughts on Khan’s election, Trump said: “I was happy to see that. I think it’s a very good thing, and I hope he does a very good job because frankly that would be very, very good.”
When pushed on this, Trump added: “Because I think if he does a great job, it will really — you lead by example, always lead by example. If he does a good job and frankly if he does a great job, that would be a terrific thing.”
But Khan rebuffed Trump’s advance and said the ban “isn’t just about me”. He said: “Donald Trump’s ignorant view of Islam could make both of our countries less safe – it risks alienating mainstream Muslims around the world and plays into the hands of extremists.
“Donald Trump and those around him think that Western liberal values are incompatible with mainstream Islam – London has proved him wrong.”
After being named mayor, Khan accused the Conservatives of running a mayoral campaign that was “straight out of Donald Trump’s handbook”. But in the interview with Time, he said he was “confident Donald Trump’s approach to politics” would not be successful.
Fine, don’t come. We won’t miss you.
Then stay home.
To hell with this Muslim and everyone of them here in America. Thomas Jefferson knew all about these liars.
Good.
...Khan accused Trump of having an “ignorant view of Islam” that could make Britain and the US less safe...
Is that a threat? Islam is incompatable with the civilized world. Suitable only for an 8th century lifestyle.
Good. Then stay the heck out of the US. No one asked you to come.
Europeans do not see what is happening to their own continent. In five years time they will look at each other and wonder how it happened.
OK! Stay on your own side of the pond. Forever.
The Mayor of London just stepped in a pile of horse manure. He will regret this. Drawing the land in the sand now as we watch things unfold. Send all Muslims to him for safe keeping.
He’s a liar. Nothing Trump has ever said would ban him from visiting the United States.
Even that isn't his. He's an occupier and colonizer, an alien invader.
We separated from England more than 200 years ago...why would he think we’d care if he came? He has nothing to do with us.
Whatta little Drama Queen.
Oh please...hurt us by not coming.
Good. Stay out of this contry, Mo.
Good. Stay out of this country, Mo.
Uh, Sadiq? Just because he said something about exceptions doesn't mean YOU. You are an admitted Muslim. You need to shut up and be properly deferential to the man who may be the leader of the free world.
Just a warning, though. One of his less attractive traits is that he can be kind of petty about people who go out of their way to insult him. Like I said, "leader of the free world". Lotta clout.
I wouldn't be surprised if he put your name on the terrorist watch list, and you found out the hard way that you REALLY couldn't come to our country. THAT would be funny. I'm sure Trump would tweet news of that out to all his fans himself.
Who cares?
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