The Trump administration has sharply criticized the UK for its approach to mass immigration and a longstanding gang rape scandal that has affected many young white girls. A recent statement from the U.S. State Department, shared on X, urged diplomats in Europe to monitor the effects of this migration crisis. Although the main focus was on Britain, similar concerns were raised about Germany and Sweden.
The State Department noted that U.S. Embassy representatives would be reporting on the human rights and public safety consequences of mass migration. They also mentioned the need to document policies that penalize citizens opposing immigration and to keep track of crimes committed by individuals with immigrant backgrounds.
The statement addressed the so-called “grooming gangs”—mostly composed of Pakistani men—who have exploited young girls for years, yet not much government action has followed. “In the UK, thousands of girls have been victimized by grooming gangs involving migrant men in Rotherham, Oxford, and Newcastle,” it stated, emphasizing that many girls endured years of horrific abuse before authorities took action.
The day after this announcement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer informed reporters at the G20 summit in South Africa that a national inquiry would take “every measure” necessary. This warning from the State Department occurred just weeks after multiple victims involved in an independent investigation resigned, citing a persistent cover-up.
One abuse survivor, Ellie Reynolds, told the GMB network that the issue of grooming gangs has been “swept under the carpet” and that their voices have been ignored. Her experiences were echoed by fellow survivor Fiona Goddard, who was groomed from the age of 14 and, when she sought help, was dismissed as a “child prostitute.”
Goddard resigned from the investigation, protesting against what she called a cover-up, pointing out that a significant portion of the grooming gang in Bradford was made up of Pakistani men. Over the years, both Conservative and Labour governments have struggled to address the issue of grooming gangs, primarily composed of South Asian and Pakistani men, who’ve exploited young girls across northern England.
As part of the inquiry, Starmer ordered a national audit led by Baroness Louise Casey earlier this year. However, the Casey report revealed that “nationally collected data cannot provide an accurate assessment,” indicating that essential information is often concealed and that two-thirds of perpetrators remain unrecorded. Still, it found that evidence from local police reports pointed to a disproportionate representation of men from Asian backgrounds among suspects in child sexual exploitation cases.
The audit also revealed the presence of other types of perpetrators, including White British, European, African, and Middle Eastern nationals. It produced 12 recommendations and called for a national inquiry to direct local investigations and hold institutions accountable for their failures.
Despite these findings, Starmer’s government has delayed appointing a chair for the inquiry and has faced accusations of trying to suppress it for political gain. Alan Mendoza, the founder of the Henry Jackson Society, criticized successive governments for allowing predominantly South Asian Muslim groups to target white British girls, suggesting that Labour parties fear being seen as stigmatizing specific demographics.
At the forefront of the government’s investigation is Labour MP Jess Phillips, who has been in charge of security and violence against women and girls since July 2024. However, she has faced scrutiny regarding her preparations for the inquiry. When questioned about whether the investigation would address the ethnic backgrounds of perpetrators, Phillips promised transparency.
Elon Musk entered the debate earlier this year, labeling Phillips an “apologist for rape and genocide,” claiming the nation is witnessing “the worst mass crime in history against the British people.” In response, Phillips dismissed Musk’s statements as “disinformation” that endangers her but noted that they paled in comparison to the suffering victims have endured.
Commentators suggest that the government’s challenge now is to find a trustworthy individual who can deliver justice and lasting change to prevent this from happening again. Fox News Digital reached out to Phillips’ office for comments but didn’t receive a response.
