President Donald Trump didn't mince words when he landed in Scotland, delivering a stern message to European leaders about the perils of lax borders and misguided energy pursuits.
Newsmax reported that while touching on trade prospects with the European Union and enjoying a round of golf amid protests, Trump urged Europe to halt unchecked immigration that's eroding its cultural fabric and to ditch windmills that he sees as blighting landscapes and harming wildlife.
After arriving in Glasgow on Friday, Trump fielded questions from reporters about his upcoming trade initiatives.
When asked if curbing immigration in Europe mirrored his U.S. priorities, he pulled no punches, highlighting how some leaders wisely resisted open borders while others risked everything.
Trump expressed frustration with Europe's fixation on green energy, particularly wind turbines.
"Stop with the windmills. You’re ruining your countries," Trump said.
"I mean it, it’s so sad. You fly over and you see these windmills all over the place, ruining your beautiful fields, valleys, and killing your birds," he continued.
"If they’re stuck in the oceans, ruining your oceans," Trump added, underscoring a point that resonates with those weary of policies prioritizing symbolism over practicality—after all, true conservation shouldn't come at the expense of natural beauty or common sense.
Shifting to immigration, Trump warned that Europe was "playing with fire" by admitting millions who may not align with shared values.
"There are a couple of things I could say, but on immigration, you’d better get your act together or you’re not going to have Europe anymore. You’ve got to get your act together," he stated.
"And as you know, last month we had nobody entering our country. And we took out a lot of bad people that got there with [former President Joe] Biden," Trump noted.
"But you’re allowing it to happen to your country. And you’ve got to stop this horrible invasion that’s happening to many countries in Europe," he pressed, a reminder that ignoring such realities isn't compassion—it's a recipe for regret, as strong borders protect the very societies progressives claim to champion.
"Some leaders have not let it happen. And they’re not getting proper credit," Trump observed.
"This immigration is killing Europe," he concluded, a sobering assessment that invites reflection on whether empathy truly means sacrificing a continent's stability for unchecked entry.
After the exchange, Trump headed to the golf course with his son Eric and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sir Kim Darroch.
Hundreds of protesters gathered to express opposition to Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer for inking a trade agreement with the United States, highlighting how economic wins can stir vocal dissent from those favoring isolation over opportunity.
The Trump family acquired the Turnberry course in 2014, transforming it into what the president calls "the best course in the world."
When a reporter inquired if the course required infrastructure upgrades, Trump stood firm on its excellence, a witty deflection that reminds us how personal successes often face unnecessary nitpicking in the public eye.
Looking ahead, Trump is set to confer with various European leaders, including EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
He described the potential accord as "the biggest deal of them all if we make it," expressing guarded optimism amid challenges.
"With the European Union, I think we have a good 50/50 chance. That’s a lot," Trump remarked, a pragmatic outlook that contrasts with the starry-eyed diplomacy often peddled by elites detached from real-world negotiations.
In wrapping his remarks, Trump's call for Europe to "get their act together" encapsulates a broader plea for policies grounded in reality, not ideology—a zinger that politely nudges allies toward the self-preservation they've sometimes overlooked in pursuit of trendy agendas.
