MOROCCO / SPAIN SPLAIN

I HAVE NOT YET SEEN THIS “DOT” CONNECTED BUT I AM SERIOUSLY WONDERING WHY THE “NEWS” MEDIA IS NOT HIGHLIGHTING THIS

LET ME BE THE FIRST

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EXHIBIT A

DID THE KING OF MOROCCO NOT JUST ENDORSE TRUMP ?

Copilot said:

If by”endorse” you mean a formal political endorsement, no, not exactly.

What did happen is that King Mohammed VI made several unusually warm public statements about President Trump and U.S.-Morocco relations:

In a July 4, 2026 message, the King told Trump that Morocco-U.S. relations had “never been as rich and fruitful” as during Trump’s two terms and praised Trump’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

The King described that recognition as a historic decision that would remain “etched in the memory of Moroccans from generation to generation.”

Morocco also reportedly named the Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the “Donald J. Trump Expressway,” after which Trump publicly thanked King Mohammed VI for the honor.

So the answer depends on what you mean by “endorse”:

? Yes, in the sense that the King has publicly praised Trump and highlighted achievements of the Trump-Morocco relationship.

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EXHIBIT B

EXPLAIN THE RECENT ACRIMONY BETWEEN PRESIDENT TRUMP AND SPANISH PRIME MINISTER SANCHEZ

The recent dispute is basically about two issues: NATO defense spending and Spain’s stance on U.S. military operations against Iran.

1. NATO spending is the main flashpoint
President Trump has been pressuring NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defense. Spain, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has refused to commit to that target, arguing that its current plans and capabilities are sufficient and that dramatically higher spending would come at the expense of domestic priorities.

Trump has reacted very aggressively to Spain’s position, calling Spain a poor or “terrible” NATO partner and threatening economic retaliation. At the July 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, he reportedly instructed advisers to halt trade with Spain and repeatedly criticized Madrid’s refusal to accept the 5% goal.

2. The Iran issue worsened relations

The disagreement is not just about NATO budgets.
According to multiple reports, Sánchez’s government angered the Trump administration by refusing to allow U.S. forces full use of Spanish bases and airspace during operations against Iran. Spain argued that participation would be inconsistent with its legal and political position, while Washington viewed the refusal as a failure to support an ally.
That dispute appears to have deepened Trump’s frustration with Sánchez personally. [nbcnews.com],

3. Trade threats escalated the conflict
Trump’s rhetoric went beyond typical alliance disputes. He publicly discussed cutting off trade with Spain and directed officials to examine possible measures.

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IPSO FACTO ..SO A + B = C(UETA) …

ONE MORE THING

OH AND ONE MORE THING

EXHIBIT D

Morocco and the U.S. signed a 2026-2036 Defense Cooperation Roadmap that expands military cooperation, training, interoperability, maritime security, drones, and regional security coordination. Multiple reports note that Morocco’s location near the Strait of Gibraltar is strategically important, but they do not describe a transfer of control over the strait

A few key points:

The roadmap focuses on defense cooperation, joint readiness, counterterrorism, training, and possible cooperative security locations in Morocco.
Morocco’s position at the entrance to the Mediterranean is repeatedly cited as one reason Washington values the partnership.
U.S. and Moroccan officials have discussed maritime security and protecting shipping lanes

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HE WHO CONTROLS THE STRAITS …CONTROLS …THE WORLD