July 26, 2025 — During a brief stop in Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to European leaders over what he described as an “invasion” of migrants that he believes threatens the very existence of the continent.
Speaking to reporters shortly after landing at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire for a weekend visit, Trump was blunt in his assessment of Europe’s handling of immigration.
“There are a couple of things I could say, but on immigration, you’ve got to get your act together,” he said. “You won’t have Europe anymore.”
Trump, who is expected to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, made immigration the centerpiece of his impromptu press interaction. He emphasized that the issue was not just an American concern but a global crisis that needed immediate and decisive action.
“This immigration is killing Europe,” he declared. “You’ve got to stop this horrible invasion.”
Claims About U.S. Border
In a surprising claim, Trump asserted that no one had crossed into the United States in the previous month, attributing this to what he described as strict enforcement measures under his administration.
“Last month, we had nobody entering our country,” he said. “We shut it down. We took out a lot of bad people that got there when Biden… Biden was a total stiff when he allowed it to happen.”
He again criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, accusing him of “opening the floodgates” and compromising U.S. national security. Trump claimed his administration had reversed that trend by restoring control at the southern border.
While official data on U.S. border activity for the past month has not been released yet, immigration experts have noted that migration numbers fluctuate seasonally and are often influenced by external factors such as weather, conflict, and policy changes in neighboring countries.
European Leaders Also Grappling with Migration Pressures
Trump’s comments come at a time when European governments are also struggling to manage increasing migration flows. Just earlier this month, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced a reciprocal agreement aimed at reducing small boat crossings across the English Channel.
The deal is expected to streamline the return of migrants between the two countries and tighten control along key coastal regions. It follows growing public concern in both the UK and France about the safety, legality, and volume of migrant arrivals.
Meanwhile, in Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also taken a hardline stance, warning that her country would not serve as “Europe’s refugee camp.” Her administration has implemented a range of restrictive policies in an attempt to deter new arrivals.
Trump’s remarks are likely to strike a chord with some European conservatives, many of whom share his concerns about the cultural, economic, and security implications of unchecked migration. However, critics argue that such rhetoric inflames tensions and overlooks the complex humanitarian and legal dimensions of migration.
Meeting with Starmer Expected to be “Candid”
Trump’s upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Starmer is expected to include discussion of bilateral issues, including trade, NATO cooperation, and security. Immigration, however, may now move to the top of the agenda following the president’s strong remarks.
Though Starmer has voiced support for tighter immigration controls in recent months, his tone has typically been more measured than Trump’s. In May, he warned that Britain risked becoming “an island of strangers” if immigration was not addressed, but emphasized the need for compassion and fairness in policy.
As Trump continues his overseas visit, all eyes will be on Saturday’s meeting, where the contrasting styles of the two leaders may either clash or find common ground on one of the world’s most pressing political issues.
