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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All the pomp and circumstance can’t distract from the hate and division. The PM must summon the courage to act, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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US president ended lavish state visit with a warning that the issue could destroy the UK

US president also advises PM to use military to stop irregular migration at conclusion of his second state visit

The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.

Leaders’ wives watch as marathon press conference ends historic state visit

US president ends second state visit with warning that illegal migration could destroy the UK

US president insists ‘it doesn’t matter what means you use, illegal immigration must stop’

Donald Trump said Keir Starmer should bring in the military to tackle small boat crossings

President Donald Trump signalled during his state visit to Britain that military intervention could be used to deal with illegal migration to the UK.

Peter Kyle says bolstered Border Force is tackling small boat crossings, as second person is deported under ‘one in, one out’ scheme

The US president’s typically controversial suggestion to Keir Starmer will doubtless appeal to certain quarters. But perhaps inevitably, it’s not quite that simple, writes Sean…