Donald Trump predicts breakup of EU

[Eugene]

Source: The Guardian

Donald Trump predicts breakup of EU

Would-be US president also says Europe will be unrecognisable within
decade without strict migration controls

Nadia Khomami
Monday 27 June 2016 12.40 BST

Donald Trump has predicted the breakup of the European Union and warned Scotland against the risks of a second independence referendum.

During a visit to Scotland hours after Britain opted to leave the EU in a historic referendum, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee said that without strict migration controls Europe would be unrecognisable within a decade.

In an interview with the Times, Trump said: “The people have spoken. I think the EU is going to break up. I think the EU might break up before anybody thinks in terms of Scotland. I really think that without the immigration issue (the EU) wouldn’t have had a chance of breaking up ... the people are fed up, whether it’s here or in other countries. You watch: other countries will follow.”

Trump’s own campaign in the US has centred on his controversial stance on immigration, including the erection of a wall on the US-Mexican border and the imposition of a temporary ban on all Muslims entering the US.

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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jun/27/donald-trump-predicts-breakup-of-eu

[Zambero]

1. And that would presumably be FANTASTIC?

Taking the lead from the UK's demonstrably "positive" outcome. Entire nations taking their countries back (or vice versa) and more business for his golf interests, economic calamities notwithstanding.

[yellowcanine]

2. I am sure the "Scotch" are happy to have the benefit of Trump's "wisdom."

[BlueMTexpat]

3. Oh, thank heavens!

Trump's predictions are worthless! Just like every other thing he says!

Now I KNOW that the EU will be just fine.

[Ilsa]

4. He really is an ignorant pig.

I bet he bows out in a couple of months when the writing is on the wall. He won't face the humiliation of losing, especially to her.

[DCBob]

5. I suspect Trump is eyeing some business opportunities should the EU meltdown.

He can snatch up some fantastic ancient castles and cathedrals at bargain prices and turn them into casinos and hotels.