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Trump criticizes Spain, calling it a "ruined country"
The U.S. president refers to the migration crisis in Ceuta and Spain’s lack of contributions to NATO.
U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled Spain a "ruined country" in reference to the migration crisis in Ceuta, where he noted that the massive influx of migrants from Morocco "is sad to see." These remarks were made during a recent interview with the British channel GB News.
Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the Spanish government, indicating that he has had "his own problems with Spain" due to its conduct in the context of NATO. In his view, Spain "does not pay what it should pay" in terms of contributions to the organization.
The autonomous city of Ceuta has been under media scrutiny due to a significant increase in migrant crossings, raising concerns both locally and internationally.
During his remarks, Trump emphasized the seriousness of the situation in Ceuta and how this reflects on Spain and its overall condition. In his opinion, these events contribute to the negative image of the country.
Trump's statements have sparked reactions across various media outlets and from different analysts, who have examined both the comment on the migration crisis and the implications of his criticism of the Spanish government in the context of NATO.
This is not Trump's first comment on Spain, as he has previously expressed similar concerns, especially regarding its participation in military alliances like NATO.