Trump warns Europe risks becoming a “Third World Country” over migrant crime
In a Truth Social post, the president tied immigration to national decline and said he was “elected just in time” to shield the United States.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump has warned that Europe risks becoming what he called a “Third World Country” by admitting migrant criminals in a Truth Social post on July 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “Europe is learning that when you take in Third World criminals, you become a Third World Country. It happens quickly, in just a blink of the eye. I was elected just in time!!! President DJT”
The president linked immigration policy to national decline, arguing that the shift can occur rapidly (see truthsocial). He credited his own election with sparing the United States from a similar outcome, closing the message with the signature “President DJT.” The remarks fit a recurring theme in his public statements tying border enforcement to public safety and national identity.
The post did not cite specific incidents, figures, or the European nations he had in mind. It offered no data to support the claim that admitting migrants drives a country toward decline.
The statement could still shape debate over immigration policy on both sides of the Atlantic (see truthsocial). Readers will want to know which countries and events the president referenced and what policy steps, if any, follow.