Lewis Lukens, chargé d'affaires at U.S. Embassy in London, praises 'strong leadership' of London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Greg P. | 5:34 PM on June 04, 2017

Lewis Lukens, the chargé d’affaires at U.S. Embassy in London, praised London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s “strong leadership” in the wake of Saturday’s awful terror attack that killed 7 and wounded 48 others:

It is with a heavy heart I offer my condolences and support to the people of the United Kingdom. America grieves with you. – LLukens 1/3

— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) June 4, 2017

The response from emergency services, law enforcement & officials in Ldn–as well as ordinary Londoners–has been extraordinary. – LLukens 2/3

— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) June 4, 2017

I commend the strong leadership of the @MayorofLondon as he leads the city forward after this heinous attack. – LLukens 3/3 https://t.co/p4dDZuCpyO

— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) June 4, 2017

This statement is noteworthy because President Trump called out Mayor Khan in a tweet earlier today:

With Trump's ambassador pick yet to be confirmed, Lew Lukens is currently chargé d’affaires/acting ambassador in London. Contradicts Trump. https://t.co/vLV6qBgpfV

— Alexander Smith (@AlexanderSmith) 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

Dan Scavino, the White House director of social media, had even harsher words for the mayor, telling him to “WAKE UP!!!!”: