With His Immigration Crackdown, Trump Borrows a Page From Europe’s Playbook
President Trump is implementing an immigration strategy that mirrors some aspects of Europe's approach, particularly the concept of externalization. This strategy aims to control immigration before migrants reach U.S. borders, despite the administration's criticism of European methods. While there are similarities, Trump's approach is characterized by a more aggressive stance compared to the institutionalized practices seen in Europe.
- ▪Trump's administration has criticized the European Union's migration policies as detrimental.
- ▪The U.S. is adopting an externalization strategy to manage immigration before it reaches its borders.
- ▪This approach differs from Europe in its aggressive implementation without established institutional frameworks.
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BriefingUnited States With His Immigration Crackdown, Trump Borrows a Page From Europe’s PlaybookGaia MastrosantiMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026A group of undocumented migrants is deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in McAllen, Texas, March 13, 2026. (AP photo by Felix Marquez) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window) President Donald Trump has made no secret of his disdain for the European Union’s approach to managing migration, which he and other members of his administration have characterized as having had a disastrous impact on the continent.
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