Trump Criticizes European Immigration Policies, Questions NATO
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Donald Trump criticized European countries' immigration policies, warning of the dangers of accepting migrants from "third world countries."
- He claimed Europe is becoming a "third world country" due to its immigration approach.
- Trump also questioned NATO's utility and threatened tariffs on European imports over digital taxes.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of European immigration policies, asserting that nations embracing migrants from "third world countries" risk becoming like them. Trump made these remarks on Truth Social, continuing his hardline anti-immigration stance that has marked his political career.
"Europe is learning that when you welcome criminals from the third world, you become a third world country," Trump wrote, suggesting that such changes happen rapidly. He linked these comments to his repeated claims that his return to power in 2025 was necessary to save the country from a "migrant invasion."
Europe is learning that when you welcome criminals from the third world, you become a third world country.
Trump's critiques extend beyond immigration. He has also voiced skepticism about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), calling the alliance a "paper tiger." He indicated he might withdraw the U.S. from NATO, a move requiring congressional approval. Furthermore, Trump threatened a 100% tariff on European imports if the European Parliament proceeds with a common tax on multinational digital companies like Google and Apple.
I was elected just in time!!!
Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.