WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump led far-right attempts Friday on both sides of the Atlantic to make political capital from Spain’s migration crisis, portraying the migrant surge in Ceuta as a warning for America if his opponents get into power.

“It’s terrible. Remember that picture. That’s going to be us in three years if the wrong side gets in,” Trump was quoted as saying by Fox News. “If the Democrats get in, you will not live a very good life.”

With polls showing Trump’s support has fallen into the low 30 percent range and opposition Democrats hoping to win at least partial control of Congress in November midterm elections, the crisis in Spain offers Republicans a chance to return to one of their political strongpoints.