Trump tells Starmer to take military action to tackle small boat crossings

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUS President Donald Trump (L) gestures as Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a joint press conference following their meeting at Chequers, in Aylesbury, central England, on September 18, 2025, on the second day of the US President's second State Visit. (AFP/Getty)Donald Trump suggested Sir Keir Starmer should involve the military to tackle the small boat crisis, warning that illegal migration could "destroy" countries. The US president discussed the situation with Sir Keir at the Prime Minister’s country residence, Chequers. Trump highlighted his own record on US border security, claiming his administration achieved "zero" illegal entries in the last three months. He advised using any means necessary, including military intervention, to stop illegal immigration, stating it "destroys countries from within". Sir Keir Starmer referenced recent actions, including the first return of migrants to France under a new agreement, which took place shortly before his meeting with Trump. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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