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US president Donald Trump has suggested that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer might consider using the military to address illegal migration in the UK during a news conference.  When ending his second state visit to the UK, Trump highlighted his discussions with Sir Keir, emphasising the challenge of migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats. He reflected on his policies in the US, advocating similar measures for the UK.

 

The visit included ceremonial events, such as a banquet at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles and the Royal Family. Trump’s comments came after meetings at Chequers, where a new tech deal was announced, aiming to enhance co-operation on artificial intelligence between the UK and US. Trump stated, "You have people coming in and I told the prime minister I would stop it, and it doesn't matter if you call out the military."

 

Throughout his time in office since January, Trump has implemented stricter deportation measures and bolstered border security in the US. His visit was finalised with political talks that also tackled topics like Palestinian statehood and the war in Ukraine. The leaders discussed the "special relationship" between the US and UK, alongside significant economic ventures.

 

On Palestinian statehood, Trump and Sir Keir displayed differing views. Sir Keir plans to recognise PalThe upcoming UN General Assembly will address Palestinian statehood, a decision that Trump opposes. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine has sparked debate, with Trump expressing disappointment in Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Putin has been criticised for his lack of peace engagement, which has led to calls for a halt to Russian oil purchases.

 

Further discussions with Sir Keir saw alignment on addressing illegal migration, highlighting recent agreements with other countries, including France, to tackle people-smuggling. Starmer stressed the importance of efforts but admitted, "There's no silver bullet here." Over 30,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats this year, marking one of the most pressing issues in UK politics.

 

Trump’s visit concluded with the departure of Air Force One from Stansted Airport.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Trump suggested military intervention at UK borders during meetings with Sir Keir Starmer.
• Discussions covered Palestinian statehood and new AI co-operation between the UK and US.
• Illegal migration remains a critical issue, with over 30,000 Channel crossings reported this year.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-09-19

 

 

Did Starmer just resign?

 

 

A leader who took advice from Trump on just about anything would be a fool. Unless he or she took action 180 degrees off from his advice

The UK is not the USA, thank God.

We could well do without this interfering nonsense.

17 minutes ago, Jonnapat said:

The UK is not the USA, thank God.

We could well do without this interfering nonsense.

The Uk is not the USA, but Starmer is doing a terrible job, especially on immigration, he needs all the help he can get!

3 hours ago, Emdog said:

A leader who took advice from Trump on just about anything would be a fool. Unless he or she took action 180 degrees off from his advice

Yes, keep UK's borders wide open to "refugees". I like to watch this experiment how islam takes over. Can they do it faster than Sweden where military was asked to help but too late...

31 minutes ago, Jonnapat said:

The UK is not the USA, thank God.

We could well do without this interfering nonsense.

But he has a point. What's the alternative? Keep the gates open and allow them all in? It will come to a point when there are so many people on the small island that public services and order etc will not be able to keep up. Actually not far off that now. It is a bugger's muddle. The place is being invaded. Elizabeth I would have dealt with the issue appropriately if innumerable unfriendly boats approached English shores.

🤣🤣Imagine someone have to tell the British government to use the military when their beaches are invaded by all kinds of scum from all over the world??? And me who thought that this was the meaning of having a military! LMAO! I must be very dumb....😆.

The difference: Starmer is a social democrat whereas Trump is an authoritarian cleptomaniac with a tendency to oligarchy and dictatorship.

1 hour ago, harryviking said:

this was the meaning of having a military

Maybe it isn't.

UK is an island. Wouldn't the "Military" have to stand guard along its 12,429 km (7,723 miles) coastline?

But maybe Trump meant the use of navy that would attack and kill anyone on the high seas that might be headed towards the UK for suspected nefarious reasons?

16 hours ago, Jonnapat said:

The UK is not the USA, thank God.

We could well do without this interfering nonsense.

This UK?

Lucky Oz is a long way away. Mostly only Chinese students & unskilled immigrants legally allowed in on 787 Dreamliners, and immediately treated like royalty...houses, jobs....health care....cash....membership of Collingwood Football Club etc. Too far for most others.🙃🙃

On 9/20/2025 at 8:51 AM, newbee2022 said:

The difference: Starmer is a social democrat whereas Trump is an authoritarian cleptomaniac with a tendency to oligarchy and dictatorship.

Starmer is a "Social" idiot and Trump is even worse. But for once he said something useful!!

Just now, harryviking said:

Starmer is a "Social" idiot and Trump is even worse. But for once he said something useful!!

Yes, I agree. Starmer said many useful things.

Starmer making UK great again taking in 1000+ refugees per day.

Wonderful to watch this experiment.

On 9/20/2025 at 1:18 PM, daveAustin said:

But he has a point. What's the alternative? Keep the gates open and allow them all in? It will come to a point when there are so many people on the small island that public services and order etc will not be able to keep up. Actually not far off that now. It is a bugger's muddle. The place is being invaded. Elizabeth I would have dealt with the issue appropriately if innumerable unfriendly boats approached English shores.

Ah, the “we’re only a small island “ fallback of the right.

Fun fact: only 4% of land in UK is given over to housing. If brownfield sites and business parks are included the figure is still in a single % digit.

As for your (correctly) inferred lack of public services point; here’s the thing, if the “invaders” were processed swiftly they could be set to work filling potholes in roads or wiping the bottoms of old people in care homes. You know, the jobs that the “Spoons” gammon don’t wanna do.

5 hours ago, Red Forever said:

Ah, the “we’re only a small island “ fallback of the right.

Fun fact: only 4% of land in UK is given over to housing. If brownfield sites and business parks are included the figure is still in a single % digit.

As for your (correctly) inferred lack of public services point; here’s the thing, if the “invaders” were processed swiftly they could be set to work filling potholes in roads or wiping the bottoms of old people in care homes. You know, the jobs that the “Spoons” gammon don’t wanna do.

Start paying up while wiping the bottoms of the newly arrived.

 

Palestine demands reparations from UK

 

Estimates go as high as £2 TRILLION

 

Now Palestine has officially been recognised as a state, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has demanded 'reparations in accordance with international law' based on the value of the land which was under British rule between 1917 and 1948.
 

On 9/22/2025 at 11:38 AM, newbee2022 said:

Yes, I agree. Starmer said many useful things.

LOL! No he did not......Trump did thos time!😂

Sorry, cant be done. 

 

Rugby season is about to start, which rules out the Infantry and Royal Artillery, Likewise the hunting season so that takes care of the Cavalry, as far as the logisticians are concerned the storerooms behind the "Great Counter of No" are virtually empty, and the Royal Engineers are far too busy trying to sort out the drains.  It would involve working weekends and in the rain, so the Royal Air Force is ruled out. All the Royal Navy's ships seem to be broken, and anyway they don't have enough Matelots to crew them!