President Donald Trump cited scenes of migrants entering Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco as a warning about illegal immigration in the United States. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, he described the situation as a “catastrophe” and said the US could face a larger influx if Democrats regain power.

The remarks were made in the context of US midterm elections, with Trump arguing that Republican electoral success was necessary to maintain stricter immigration controls. The article centres on his comparison between Spain’s border pressures and his broader criticism of Democratic immigration policies.