In a statement, they went on to say that mass migration “undermines the stability of key American allies,” adding that embassies will “document crimes and human rights abuses committed by people of a migration background”.
The statement said that officials will also report on policies that punish citizens who object to mass migration.
Singling out the grooming gang scandal, it added: “In the United Kingdom, thousands of girls have been victimised in Rotherham, Oxford and Newcastle by grooming gangs involving migrant men.
“Many girls were left to suffer unspeakable abuse for years before authorities stepped in.”
The department is not alone in its concern. Some of the president’s key allies, including Elon Musk, have criticised the UK Government over its handling of the scandal, with the tech billionaire offering to fund legal action against officials accused of complicity in the crimes.
This is not the first time President Trump’s administration attempted to influence policy outside the US – earlier this year, American embassies sent letters to foreign contractors, instructing them to comply with a Trump executive order aimed at dismantling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
The decision prompted backlash across Europe and forced the US to issue a statement to clarify the request.