What’s behind US Representative Massie’s claims over crisis at Ceuta?
Summary
Tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, raising questions about why it happened. US Representative Thomas Massie highlighted a US congressional report that seems to support Morocco’s claim over Ceuta and Melilla, suggesting a possible connection to the migrant incident.Key Facts
- A large group of migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, from Morocco.
- Critics of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called it an “invasion” due to border policies.
- Some speculate the event may have been used to embarrass Spain, which opposes some US policies.
- Representative Thomas Massie pointed to language in a US House committee report supporting Morocco’s territorial claims over Ceuta and Melilla.
- The report recommends $40 million in US security aid to Morocco.
- The bill with this report passed the House but not the Senate yet.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene accused Republicans of funding Morocco to invade Spain.
- Massie and Greene are political figures critical of President Trump’s foreign policy and have taken strong right-wing positions.
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