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“Your Countries Are Going To Hell”: Trump Slams Europe Over Immigration At UN General Assembly
Donald Trump speaking at UN General Assembly focusing on immigration and Europe during a formal session.

“Your Countries Are Going To Hell”: Trump Slams Europe Over Immigration At UN General Assembly

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U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the UN and accused European countries of failing to control their borders.

Trump was speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday when he made the comments, telling attendees “your countries are going to hell.”

His allotted 15-minute speech ran for nearly one hour and touched on several issues, at times eliciting gasps from the audience and head shaking from delegates.

Highlights
  • Trump blamed the UN for funding assaults on Western borders and called uncontrolled migration the key political issue today.
  • He sharply criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan, falsely claiming London is moving toward Sharia law due to immigration policies.
  • Trump labeled global warming a hoax, called green energy a 'scam,' and warned that ignoring it would lead to national failure.
  • He condemned NATO countries for buying Russian oil during the Ukraine war, calling it 'embarrassing' and urged Europe to take action.
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    Donald Trump criticized immigration in Europe and called global warming a hoax

    Donald Trump speaking at the UN General Assembly, addressing immigration and Europe’s future concerns.

    Image credits: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

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    He blamed the UN for “funding an assault on Western countries and their borders” as he branded uncontrolled migration as the number one political issue of our time.

    Trump told the General Assembly “your countries are being ruined” as he specifically mentioned the United Kingdom and hit out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

    “I look at London, where you have a terrible mayor, terrible, terrible mayor, and it’s been so changed, so changed,” Trump said.

    “Now they want to go to Sharia law, but you’re in a different country. You can’t do that. Both the immigration and their suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe if something is not done immediately,” he added.

    Neither Khan nor the U.K. Government has ever suggested bringing London under Sharia law, which is Islam’s legal system.

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    “It’s time to end the failed experiment of open borders. You have to end it now. See, I can tell you I’m really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell,” Trump said.

    He further said the “illegal aliens are pouring” into Europe but nothing was being done about it due to a need to be “politically correct.”

    Overcrowded inflatable boat carrying migrants at sea, highlighting Europe's immigration challenges and ongoing crisis.

    Image credits: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

    Trump referenced his crackdown on immigration and border security, stating that the tough approach had “saved lives” and meant no one was attempting to cross the Mexico border.

    Trump also used his speech to describe the carbon footprint as a “hoax” and criticize renewable energy sources such as windmills, complaining they ruin the countryside.

    The president told attendees that if they don’t “get away from this green scam, your country is going to fail” and he said UN global warming predictions were made by “stupid people.”

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    Trump said he is right about everything

    To back up his claim that global warming is a scam, Trump said he had been right about everything so far and even had a bestselling hat.

    “I’m really good at predicting things. During the campaign they had a hat, a best-selling hat, ‘Trump was right about everything’,” he said.

    “And I don’t say that in a braggadocious way, but it’s true. I’ve been right about everything and I’m telling you that if you don’t get away from the green energy scam, your country is going to fail.”

    Trump also called for an end to the development of biological weapons, however, there is already an international treaty prohibiting their development.

    Donald Trump speaking at the UN General Assembly, addressing Europe on immigration with arms extended at the podium.

    Image credits: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

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    As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, Trump suggested that NATO countries who have not stopped buying Russian oil are “funding the war against themselves” and described it as “embarrassing.”

    He said that the U.S. is “fully prepared to impose a very strong round of powerful tariffs” but added Europe must adopt “the exact same measures” for it to be effective.

    “Europe has to step it up,” Trump said.

    This week, the U.K., France, Portugal and Australia all announced they would recognize Palestine as a state in the hope of pushing a peaceful two state solution as Israel’s war in Gaza intensifies.

    Trump has publicly come out against that decision and used his speech to call for the immediate release of hostages still being held by Hamas and said recognition of a Palestinian state would reward the terror group.

    “As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state,” Trump said.

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    “The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities. This would be a reward for these horrible atrocities, including October 7, even while they refuse to release the hostages or accept a ceasefire.”

    “This could have been solved so long ago. But instead of giving in to Hamas’ ransom demands, those who want peace should be united with one message, release the hostages. Now. Just release the hostages,” Trump added.

    Donald Trump speaking at the UN General Assembly, addressing immigration and Europe in front of a large audience.

    Image credits: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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    Kaitlin is a Current Affairs Journalist at Bored Panda. She is based in Scotland and has previously worked for ABC News Australia, the Daily Record and the Press and Journal. In her spare time you can find her enjoying a good book and keeping active.

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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, please, trumpy wumpy. Don't try to be the (unneeded) white knight. He and the politicians in service should tackle the issues of their own country before trying to correct other countries

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    41 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the meantime milions of mirkins have to beg for foodstamps in the constant fear of not being able to afford a doctor visit. The rest are so high on opiates they don't know what they it is. None of them are familiar with the concept of minimal wage or paid medical leave. And this barely literate rápist thinks he's the second coming lol. Pathethic

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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, please, trumpy wumpy. Don't try to be the (unneeded) white knight. He and the politicians in service should tackle the issues of their own country before trying to correct other countries

    Slapdash1
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    41 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the meantime milions of mirkins have to beg for foodstamps in the constant fear of not being able to afford a doctor visit. The rest are so high on opiates they don't know what they it is. None of them are familiar with the concept of minimal wage or paid medical leave. And this barely literate rápist thinks he's the second coming lol. Pathethic

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