Overview
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz used a Barcelona progressive conference to accuse President Trump of taking the United States into a war with Iran without a clear threat, objectives, or an exit plan.
- He called that approach “fascism” or “fascist curious” and took a swipe at Vice President JD Vance, saying he would not “lecture or scold” the audience.
- The Global Progressive Mobilization event billed itself as an alternative to far-right forces and featured video remarks by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and comments from Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizing wars in Iran and Lebanon.
- Before the speech, Trump posted on Truth Social to attack Spain’s finances and defense spending, claiming the country contributes “almost nothing” to NATO.
- Fox News and Just The News reported the remarks and said they sought White House comment, underscoring how the dispute feeds a wider fight over U.S. actions in Iran and Lebanon.