Trump says Britain 'on the edge of disaster,' citing immigration and energy concerns

"Your country's in trouble. You're on the edge of disaster," Trump said. "You have a tremendous immigration problem, and you have a tremendous energy problem. Your energy is three, four times higher than it should be."

Trump, who has previously criticized Britain's move away from fossil fuels, urged the country to exploit its North Sea oil and gas reserves. Prime Minister Burnham's government is currently considering whether to approve two major North Sea developments, balancing energy transition with a pragmatic approach.

Regarding immigration, Trump warned, "If you don't stop people pouring into your country from all over the world, you're not going to have a country left." Concerns about immigration, particularly illegal crossings by small boats, are a significant issue for British voters and have boosted the popularity of Nigel Farage's Reform party. Burnham's government has stated that efforts to stop such crossings are showing positive results.