Speaking to GB News on Wednesday, Trump said Burnham would eventually have no choice but to confront the issue, despite initially steering clear of it after assuming office.
"He's going to have to mention it because it's killing your country," Trump said.
The US president criticised the previous administration, adding:
"I know Starmer did very little about it, and they're coming from all over the world. They're coming from Africa. They're coming from South America. They're coming from different parts of Asia."
Describing the migration crisis as an invasion, Trump said:
"They're invading Europe. It's an invasion, and the UK is a prime suspect."
His comments came after reports that more than 500 migrants crossed the English Channel into Britain on Wednesday aboard 11 small boats launched from the French and Belgian coast.
The issue has continued to dominate political discussions in the UK, with Burnham's government facing mounting pressure over its plans to reduce the use of hotels to accommodate asylum seekers. A Downing Street spokesperson recently said efforts to address the issue were ongoing but declined to provide further details.
Trump also reflected on his relationship with the new British leader, describing a recent phone conversation as positive.
"The phone call was interesting and went very well. I wished Prime Minister Burnham, GOOD LUCK AND GODSPEED!" he said.
While relations between Washington and London have remained stable since Burnham took office, differences have reportedly emerged over issues such as North Sea oil drilling and foreign policy appointments.
Despite those differences, both governments are said to be continuing efforts to strengthen UK-US ties.
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