Trump Warns Europe of "Destruction" Due to Immigration and Energy and Gives Urgent Advice to Britain
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his sharp warnings to Europe, considering its policies on immigration and energy to be an existential threat to the continent. This came during a passionate speech in Pennsylvania, where he used the platform to widely criticize European partners.
Trump warned Europeans saying: "They better be careful, because immigration and energy will destroy Europe." He claimed that current immigration policies are "so bad that they are destroying 'beautiful Europe'," before adding: "I love Europe."
Trump expanded his criticisms directly towards the United Kingdom, urging the British government to "increase oil production in the North Sea." He revealed that he advised the new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to exploit this "great energy source," indicating that failing to do so could have political repercussions, warning that Starmer "may not stay in office long if he doesn't do it."
The U.S. President also criticized the expansion of wind energy projects in Scotland, considering that "they are costing them a fortune."
These remarks came during Trump's speech, which resembled an election rally, initially focusing on local American economic issues such as food prices, before shifting to a broad attack on European policies. Trump's critical campaign against Europe has lasted several days, as he had made similar criticisms, particularly towards Germany, earlier in the week.
These statements follow the release of a draft of the "National Security Strategy" by the Trump administration for a potential second term, which sparked widespread outrage in European capitals.
The document, revealed last week, discussed an "alleged decline" of democracy and freedom of expression in Europe. It mentioned that the continent faces major problems, including - according to the document's authors - "censorship of free speech and repression of political opposition, a sharp decline in birth rates, and a loss of national identities and self-confidence."
The Pennsylvania speech appears to be the public rhetorical translation of those views expressed in the document, indicating a continuation of the confrontational approach with America's traditional allies should Trump return to the White House.
