Trump Advises Starmer Use Military to Address UK Migrant Crisis

During his 2025 state visit to the UK, US President Donald Trump advised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to use military force if necessary to address the UK's small boat migrant crisis, emphasizing that illegal immigration "destroys countries from within." Trump cited his success in the US, where he claims zero illegal entries over the last three months, as a model for the UK to follow. Starmer acknowledged the importance of effective migrant returns, highlighting the recent deportation of an illegal immigrant to France under the UK-France "one-in, one-out" agreement. Both leaders agreed on the urgency of controlling migration, although Starmer noted the challenges involved in implementing such measures. The discussions took place alongside the signing of a new "technology prosperity deal" between the US and UK. Trump's remarks underscored his hardline stance on immigration and his willingness to suggest military involvement as a solution to the crisis.