At the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump singled out Greece as a country struggling with uncontrolled migration.

He emphasized that the issue extends beyond national borders, highlighting Greece's unusually high proportion of foreign nationals in its prison system as a striking example of the broader social and security challenges migration can create.

Drawing on 2024 statistics from the Council of Europe, Trump said nearly 54% of Greece's prison population consists of foreigners, slightly higher than Germany (50%) and Austria (53%), though below Switzerland (72%).

He framed this as part of a broader pattern of migration challenges affecting European nations.

Trump sharply criticized the UN, accusing the organization of enabling migration by providing financial and logistical support to migrants. He argued that the UN's actions undermine Western countries' sovereignty and create additional security and social burdens.

Trump reinforced his message for governments worldwide to prioritize national citizens' safety: "We have reaffirmed that America belongs to the American people, and I encourage all nations to take a stand in defending their citizens," he said. He singled out European nations, including Greece, as facing urgent challenges.

The US president described uncontrolled migration as "the number one political issue of our time," calling for stricter border enforcement and caution in international policymaking.

His address stressed both the domestic and international dimensions of migration, with Greece positioned as a critical example of the pressures European countries face.