Donald Trump Says New London Mayor Will Be Allowed Into US And Exempted From His Ban On Muslims

Donald Trump has said the new London mayor, Sadiq Khan would be an 'exception' to his ban on Muslims entering the US. The billionaire's latest claim comes five months after he sparked international fury by proposing a ban on Muslims entering the US until authorities could "figure out what's going on".

David Cameron labelled the idea "stupid" and 600,000 people signed a petition to ban Mr Trump from Britain in return - prompting a debate in Parliament.

This week Mr Khan hit out at the right-winger, saying he would have to pay a visit to the US as mayor before Mr Trump had the chance to block him. But it now appears he would be exempted from the ban.


When asked by the New York Times how the ban would affect the new London mayor, Mr Trump said there would "always be exceptions".


The presumptive Republican candidate said he was "happy" voters had chosen Mr Khan, a practising Muslim, adding that it would be a "very good thing" if he is successful in the role.

Around the time of his comments on banning Muslims from the US, Mr Trump provoked further criticism by claiming parts of London were "no-go areas" as some areas of the capital were "so radicalised that the police are afraid for their own lives".

After being declared winner of the mayoral race on Saturday, Mr Khan said he rejected the "politics of fear" as he promised to be a "mayor for all Londoners".