Trump Urges UK to Deploy Military for Border Control Amid State Visit

During his second state visit to the United Kingdom, U.S. President Donald Trump advised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deploy military forces to control illegal migration, cautioning that unchecked borders could "destroy" the nation.

The visit, hosted by King Charles III, featured traditional ceremonies, including a state banquet at Windsor Castle. Discussions between Trump and Starmer focused on strengthening economic ties, culminating in the announcement of a £150 billion investment from U.S. companies into the UK, particularly in technology, finance, and energy sectors.

Despite the emphasis on diplomacy and economic partnership, the visit was not without controversy. Protests occurred, and questions regarding Trump's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein resurfaced. Additionally, tensions arose over Britain's planned recognition of a Palestinian state, a move opposed by the U.S.

In a joint press conference at Chequers, Trump expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating, "He's killing many people, and he's losing more people than he's killing." Starmer supported the U.S. stance but urged for increased pressure on Putin.

The leaders also signed a significant "Tech Prosperity Deal" aimed at fostering collaboration between the U.S. and UK in artificial intelligence development, quantum computing, and civil nuclear projects. As part of the partnership, Nvidia committed to deploying 120,000 graphics processing units across the UK, marking its largest European rollout.

The visit concluded with both leaders reaffirming the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the UK, despite underlying diplomatic tensions.