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Trump Renews Europe Migration Critique, Rebukes Starmer During Irish PM Visit

His comments follow friction over the UK’s delayed, defensive-only approval for U.S. use of British bases in the Iran conflict.

Overview

  • During a White House meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, President Trump said Europe has become “a different place” and called migration “terrible.”
  • He singled out British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alleging he allowed “millions and millions” into the UK who “should not be there,” and said the charge applies across Europe.
  • Addressing Martin, Trump warned Ireland to tighten immigration and energy policy, asserting that inaction could mean “there will be no Europe anymore.”
  • He said ties with Britain were “always the best” until Starmer, adding that he likes Starmer as “a nice man” but that he is “no Winston Churchill.”
  • Martin defended Starmer as a serious, reliable partner and urged Trump to find “common ground” with European leaders.