London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said he would still meet with Donald Trump, even after the US President insulted him publicly.

Khan has previously warned that Trump is “not a force for good” and that some of his actions could unintentionally encourage radical behaviour.

During a trip to Scotland, Trump responded to Khan by calling him “a nasty person” who has “done a terrible job.”

Khan, however, dismissed Trump’s comments, describing them as “water off a duck’s back.”

At an event at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Khan compared the situation to being a child again, saying it felt like being “nine years old” in a school playground.

Speaking on the Political Party show with comedian Matt Forde, Khan questioned Trump’s judgment, pointing out the US President’s controversial views about women, black people, Muslims, gays, and Mexicans.

He also noted that since Trump began his second term, more Americans have applied for British citizenship and moved to London, implying that many prefer life in the UK.

Khan said, “I think Americans have good taste, by and large.”

He expressed hope that Trump would visit London during his upcoming state visit to the UK, highlighting the city’s diversity as a strength rather than a weakness.

Talking about London’s multiculturalism, Khan said, “It makes us stronger, not weaker; richer, not poorer.”

Khan expressed concern that Trump’s words might normalize dangerous ideas, unintentionally encouraging extreme views that could lead to harmful actions.

He warned that minorities might face unfair treatment because of Trump’s statements, accusing the US President of using London’s diversity as a political tool in a broader culture war.

Despite the personal attacks, Khan stayed calm, repeating that it is “water off a duck’s back” personally, but added that serious challenges exist in Western societies, and Trump, in his opinion, “isn’t a force for good.”

Khan also stressed his willingness to meet Trump, wanting to show that one can be a proud Westerner, Muslim, British, and law-abiding, without being seen as a threat.

He explained that Trump may have a skewed view of Muslims because of the actions of a small minority involved in terrorism, and he hopes the US President understands that most Muslims are peaceful.

Khan concluded by saying he would be happy to meet Trump if given the chance, aiming to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions.