'Would be worse in US with Dems'

By the Editorial Team · Saturday, August 1, 2026

Former President Donald Trump warned that the recent surge of tens of thousands of migrants crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta signals potential larger border crises for the United States if Democrats win the upcoming midterm elections. He used the incident to argue that only his administration’s border policies can prevent a similar scale of migration and insecurity in the U.S. going forward.

Former President Donald Trump warned that the recent mass migration incident at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta could be a precursor to much larger border challenges in the United States if Democrats prevail in the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking at Camp David on Friday, Trump described the sudden influx of tens of thousands of migrants into the small North African territory as a “catastrophe” and likened the scenes of disorder at the Moroccan border to an invasion.

Trump highlighted footage showing migrants bathing in public fountains and defecating in city streets shortly after crossing into Ceuta. He argued that the situation there would “look small-time” compared to what could happen in the U.S. if Republicans are not elected. Emphasizing his administration’s efforts on border security, Trump noted that although thousands of miles of border wall have been constructed, the country’s safety depends on maintaining the current approach. “If we’re not in office, our country will be invaded at levels that made Spain look small-time,” he said.

The surge in Ceuta followed a recent ruling by Spain’s Supreme Court which barred the immediate deportation of migrants intercepted at sea attempting to reach Ceuta or Melilla, another Spanish autonomous city in northern Morocco. This legal decision has been cited as contributing to increased migration attempts. Additionally, Spain’s socialist government implemented a program earlier this year to regularize the status of approximately 500,000 undocumented immigrants already residing in the country.

The incident at Ceuta has reignited debates over immigration policies and border security in several countries. Critics of Spain’s approach argue that the court ruling and legalization measures may encourage further irregular migration, while supporters contend they address humanitarian concerns and integration challenges. Trump’s comments reflect an intensifying political discourse in the United States ahead of midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake and immigration remains a contentious issue.

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