On August 1, 2026, comedian Bill Maher returned to his show 'Real Time with Bill Maher' and drew comparisons between California and Spain, citing similar challenges with wildfires and migrant populations. Maher referenced a recent surge of approximately 60,000 migrants from Morocco and other African countries to the Spanish port territory of Ceuta, which has been experiencing a migrant crisis. He noted that Spain is facing severe wildfires, leading to the declaration of a national emergency and the evacuation of 200,000 people. Maher remarked, 'The northern part is on fire, the southern part gets overrun by migrants, and everybody speaks Spanish. It’s the new California.'
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Bill Maher Compares Spain to California Amid Migrant Crisis and Wildfires
Bill Maher, on his show 'Real Time with Bill Maher', compared Spain to California, highlighting issues such as wildfires and a migrant crisis. He mentioned that around 60,000 migrants have recently arrived in Ceuta, Spain, and noted the severe wildfires prompting a national emergency in the country.
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