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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[impulse]

On 7/26/2025 at 1:02 PM, CharlieH said:

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.

 

That's how you negotiate when you're holding most of the cards.  Make her come to you...

 

Watch...  Trump will come back from his "golf course visit" with $trillions in signed trade agreements.

[novacova]

7 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

That's how you negotiate when you're holding most of the cards.  Make her come to you...

 

Watch...  Trump will come back from his "golf course visit" with $trillions in signed trade agreements.

Yes, though for some here it wouldn’t be a good thing if he gets another win.

[impulse]

7 minutes ago, novacova said:

Yes, though for some here it wouldn’t be a good thing if he gets another win.

 

Don't forget the Dems back home, who don't care how much they hurt America as long as they "Stop Trump".

 

FFS, the guy's termed out after 2028.  Isn't it time to start helping him Make America Great Again?

 

[CallumWK]

20 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

That's how you negotiate when you're holding most of the cards.  Make her come to you...

 

Watch...  Trump will come back from his "golf course visit" with $trillions in signed trade agreements.

 

At least that is what HE will claim.............until the counterparties give their versions.

 

The 500 billion investment by the Japan has already got a completely different meaning once the Japanese were back in Japan.

 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-tariffs-live-updates-japan-says-550-billion-investment-in-us-could-finance-taiwanese-chipmaker-trump-says-eu-deal-50-50-200619983.html

 

Trump tariffs live updates: Japan says $550 billion 'investment' in US could finance Taiwanese chipmaker

President Trump last week touted a $550 billion investment in the US that Japan made as part of trade negotiations "to lower their tariffs a little bit," as he described it. On Saturday, Japanese trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa suggested the money could be used to help finance a Taiwanese chipmaker building plants in the US, Reuters reported.

 

Akazawa did not name a specific Taiwanese company, but in March, Taiwan's TSMC announced a $100 billion investment in the US, on top of plans to build three plants in Arizona, one of which is already operating.

 

 

[JonnyF]

Thanks Donald.

 

I'm sure many people were thinking it but didn't want to risk saying for fear of incarceration for wrongspeak.

 

 

 

 

[Chris.C]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Thanks Donald.

 

I'm sure many people were thinking it but didn't want to risk saying for fear of incarceration for wrongspeak.

 

 

 

 

Are you an immigrant?

[JonnyF]

15 hours ago, Chris.C said:

Are you an immigrant?

 

No. 

 

I'm an expat. Invited by a Thai Limited company to work in Thailand on a temporary basis on a renewable visa/work permit (assuming I meet Thailand's conditions at the point of renewal). 

 

Any more "clever" questions? 😃

[FritsSikkink]

21 hours ago, impulse said:

 

That's how you negotiate when you're holding most of the cards.  Make her come to you...

 

Watch...  Trump will come back from his "golf course visit" with $trillions in signed trade agreements.

$trillions of USA tax increases.

[phetphet]

He is certainly right about unchecked immigration. The social support is draining the coffers, and destroying public services.

[bkk6060]

A lot of these migrants are treated better then their retirees.  Get a clue Euro, say no to all these freeloading lazy migrants seeking a free life. Your unfair frozen pensions are used to pay for their babies..

[unblocktheplanet]

DJT should mind his own g-d business instead of trying (and failing) at being the sheriff of America's world police. The US will soon find out what it means to deport immigrants--bread lines as in Russia.

[impulse]

3 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

$trillions of USA tax increases.

 

You know the beauty of taxing by tariff?  It's 100% voluntary.  The only people who are taxed are those who choose to buy those goods from those countries.  Easy enough to avoid by buying American.