Trump Arrives in France for G7: “Import Third World, Become It”
Trump warned that importing populations from developing nations transforms host countries into third-world states as he arrived in France for the G7 summit in Évian.
According to Il Giornale, Trump posted the statement on his Truth Social platform while aboard Air Force One en route to the French alpine resort town. The President has repeatedly criticized European immigration policies in recent months, and his latest comments signal no softening of that stance ahead of meetings with allied leaders.
The American leader landed in France on June 15, 2026, for what promises to be a contentious gathering of Western powers. French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron formally welcomed the arriving heads of state and government at the lakeside Hotel Royal overlooking Lake Geneva.
Trump was the first to walk the official welcome line, followed immediately by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who exchanged brief remarks with the French hosts. The procession continued with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, all accompanied by their spouses.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, European Council President Antonio Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who arrived with her husband, completed the roster of leaders gathering for the summit.
Following the formal welcome ceremony, the leaders immediately commenced their first official engagement: a working dinner focused on responding collectively to major international challenges. The agenda item sets the stage for what are expected to be frank exchanges on issues ranging from border security to trade policy and global stability.
Trump’s blunt assessment of immigration consequences reflects his administration’s continued emphasis on border enforcement and national sovereignty. His willingness to voice such views publicly before sitting down with European counterparts underscores the philosophical divide that persists across the Atlantic on migration management.
Prime Minister Meloni, whose center-right government has also taken a firm stance on illegal immigration, is viewed as one of Trump’s closest European allies on the issue. Her presence immediately following Trump in the welcome line may signal coordination between Rome and Washington ahead of substantive G7 discussions.
The Évian summit marks another chapter in ongoing debates over Western immigration policy, with Trump showing no inclination to moderate his position despite being on European soil and facing leaders whose nations have pursued markedly different approaches to migration flows.
With information from Il Giornale
