UK Trump in Scotland: Europe ‘won’t exist’ without urgent action on immigration!

[CharlieH]

 

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Europe must “get its act together” on immigration, or risk losing its identity. His comments came shortly after landing in Scotland for a four-day visit, which includes stops at both of his golf properties in Aberdeen and Ayrshire.

 

Trump arrived around 8:30 p.m. local time and was greeted at the airport by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray. When asked by reporters about illegal immigration—a challenge faced by successive UK governments—Trump responded bluntly: “On immigration, you better get your act together. You're not going to have Europe anymore, you've got to get your act together.”

He went on to reference the United States’ own border policies, claiming, “Last month we had nobody entering our country – nobody. We shut it down.”

 

Doubling down, Trump described the current wave of migration into Europe as a “horrible invasion,” and said it was “killing Europe.”

 

His remarks follow growing tensions in parts of the UK over the use of hotels to house asylum seekers. In Epping, a large group of residents marched in protest over two such facilities. The demonstration, closely monitored by police to prevent violence, saw people carry placards and flags from The Bell Hotel to the local council building. As protests continued outside, Epping councillors unanimously passed a resolution urging the government to shut down both The Bell Hotel and The Phoenix Hotel.

 

Trump acknowledged that some European leaders are taking action, but said they aren't receiving the credit they deserve. However, he did not name any individuals.

 

Speaking on UK politics, Trump also offered words of support for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, with whom he is expected to meet at one of his Scottish courses in the coming days. “I like your Prime Minister. He's slightly more liberal than I am—as you probably heard—but he's a good man. He got a trade deal done,” Trump said.

He continued, “They’ve been working on this deal for 12 years, and he got it done. It’s a good deal—for the UK.”

Although Trump mentioned that he might be meeting Sir Keir “tomorrow evening,” sources indicate that the meeting is more likely to occur on Monday.

 

Scottish First Minister John Swinney is also expected to meet the president, as is European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She confirmed via X (formerly Twitter) that she will visit Scotland on Sunday, aiming to discuss a transatlantic trade deal between the U.S. and the EU.

 

When asked about the prospects for such a deal, Trump said there was a “good 50/50 chance,” and described it as potentially “the biggest deal of them all.”

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily Mail 2025-07-26

 

 

 
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