Trump-Morocco Ties Questioned After Deadly Ceuta Border Surge

Morocco named a $1 billion Western Sahara highway after Donald Trump, who reaffirmed U.S. recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory. After 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave in July 2026 — 57 died — analyst Fabiani said evidence suggests Morocco deliberately allowed the crisis to court favor with Trump. The U.S. blamed Spain, not Morocco.