Trump Urges Europe to Strengthen Immigration Policies During Scotland Visit
On July 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump called on European nations to adopt stricter anti-immigration measures to safeguard their societal integrity. Speaking from the Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, where he met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump warned that failure to address illegal immigration could fundamentally alter the continent.
“They’ve got to get tough. If they don’t, Europe will no longer be what it is — and that can’t happen. This is a magnificent part of the world, and it can’t be ruined,” Trump stated. He expressed concerns over potential criminal elements entering Europe, saying, “You can’t let people come in illegally, because there will be murderers, drug traffickers and all kinds of things that other countries don’t want.”
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Trump asserted that these issues are not confined to the U.S., claiming, “They send them to you, and they send them to us. You have to stop them.” He further noted that Europe “is a very different place from what it was five or ten years ago.”
During the meeting, Trump commended the UK’s “firm stance on immigration,” specifically referencing a recent agreement with France aimed at managing migrant crossings of the English Channel. However, Starmer had to clarify details of this Franco-British strategy to the U.S. leader, who admitted he was unfamiliar with the situation.
Trump remarked, “I don’t know anything about the boats, but if the boats are full of bad people — and usually they are — because other countries don’t send their best. They send the people they don’t want. They’re not stupid — they send the people they don’t want. If they’re stopping immigration and the wrong people, I tip my hat to them,” underscoring his stance against illegal migration.
Upon his arrival in Scotland, Trump described illegal immigration as “an invasion that is killing Europe,” and proudly claimed that his administration had successfully prevented any illegal entries into the United States the previous month. Trump’s comments come amidst rising tensions and debates regarding immigration policies in various European nations.
Reports are emerging that European leaders are increasingly concerned about the implications of immigration and are considering stronger border controls as discussions continue within the EU about migration management and humanitarian obligations. This dialogue is essential as Europe grapples with the challenges of migration in an ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, reports 24brussels.
