Washington, DC – US President Donald Trump launched a fresh and sharp attack on Spain, strongly criticizing its government’s handling of the illegal immigration crisis. He also asserted that Spain has become a country “with no control over its borders.” In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Very sad what is happening in Spain, a country that has no control over its borders.” This attack comes just one day after his remarks to the British channel GB News, in which he described the influx of migrants into the city of Ceuta at the end of July as an “invasion of a country.” He argued that what happened reflected a complete failure in managing immigration. Furthermore, he warned that Spain “will become a bankrupt country.”
Widespread protests and internal pressure in Spain
These criticisms coincide with heightened internal tensions in Spain earlier this month, when hundreds of thousands of citizens took to the streets in massive protests in Ceuta and several other cities. They demanded that Pedro Sánchez’s government take firm and decisive measures against illegal immigration.
European concern and calls to suspend Schengen membership
The events in Ceuta have sparked widespread concern across Europe, prompting criticism of Spanish policies from several officials. In a related development, authorities in several EU member states, including Italy, the Czech Republic, Finland, and Denmark, formally called on Friday for Spain’s temporary suspension from the Schengen Agreement. This comes amid growing pressure to control the EU’s external borders and the escalating migration crisis.
