US President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched another round of insults at Spain over its Nato participation and reluctance to help American troops in the war against Iran, this time calling the country “a horror show” and “terrible”.
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Updated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 12:45 CET
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President Donald Trump has insulted Spain on repeated occasions for not playing ball with the US administration militarily and diplomatically. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty/AFP
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched another round of insults at Spain over its Nato participation and reluctance to help American troops in the war against Iran, this time calling the country “a horror show” and “terrible”.
Trump carga de nuevo contra España: «Es un espectáculo horroroso»
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Trump arremete contra Espa�a: "Es un aut�ntico desastre"
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Trump asegura que Espa�a es un "desastre" como socio de la OTAN
His comments come after the U.S. president pledged to cut off all trade with Madrid over its position on the Iran conflict.
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