Trump responds to UK attack with apparent criticism of London mayor

Sadiq Khan had said Britons should not be alarmed to see a higher police presence on the streets

LONDON: US President Donald Trump tweeted on Sunday about a militant attack in London, which killed seven people, quoting London Mayor Sadiq Khan telling Britons not to be alarmed, in what appeared to be a criticism of Khan's response to the incident.

"At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is "no reason to be alarmed!" Trump tweeted.

 

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

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

Earlier Khan had said Britons should not be alarmed to see a higher police presence on the streets of London following the incident.



Last year Khan was elected mayor of the city to become the first Muslim to head a major Western capital.