Trump scolds European nations over immigration policies during major UN address

President Donald Trump criticized European nations' immigration policies during his UN address, calling illegal immigration unsustainable and destructive.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk after arriving on Marine One at Stansted Airport, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Stansted, England.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

"You're destroying your countries. They're being destroyed. Europe is in serious trouble. They've been invaded by a force of illegal aliens like nobody's ever seen before. Illegal aliens are pouring into Europe. Nobody is doing anything to change it to get them out. It's not sustainable. And because they choose to be politically correct, they're doing just absolutely nothing about it," he added.

Trump compared the situation to the United States’ own border crisis seen under the Biden administration, which led to millions of people entering the country illegally. 

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The high number of people crossing the southern border led to a strain on resources in border communities, as well as major cities across the U.S. As part of Trump’s agenda, mass deportations continue to be underway.

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Protesters take part in an anti-refugee gathering, at the Garden of Remembrance, in Dublin, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.  (Niall Carson/PA via AP)

The letter noted that some migrants have opted "not to integrate" and live in "parallel societies" with values aside from "equality, democracy and freedom."

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"In particular, some have not contributed positively to the societies welcoming them and have chosen to commit crimes," the letter continued.

Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand 

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