WASHINGTON, United States – US President Donald Trump has cited the ongoing migration crisis in Spain’s Ceuta enclave to warn that the United States could face a similar situation if his political opponents return to power.
Okay News reports that Trump made the remarks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David, describing the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta as an “invasion” and arguing that the US could experience an even larger influx without stricter immigration policies. His comments came as Spain continued to respond to an unprecedented surge of migrants crossing from Morocco.
Authorities in Ceuta said about 60,000 migrants entered the Spanish territory within 24 hours, a figure equivalent to roughly 70 percent of the city’s population. However, the Spanish government said more than half of those who crossed had already returned voluntarily, even as the sudden arrivals strained local reception facilities and created a humanitarian emergency.
The developments have also drawn reactions from several right-wing political figures across Europe. Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD), called for tougher border controls, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Finland’s governing coalition reportedly urged the European Union to consider excluding Spain from the Schengen visa-free zone until the situation is addressed. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis also criticised Spain’s migration policies.
Senior members of the Trump administration echoed the president’s stance. The US State Department blamed Spain’s government for enabling illegal migration and said Washington was considering measures to protect American interests. Vice President JD Vance described the scenes in Ceuta as evidence of the consequences of mass migration, while White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller accused Democrats of supporting policies that encourage illegal border crossings.
