Spanish media on October 18th initially focused on the United States' lack of support for Ukraine, with reports highlighting Trump's reluctance to send Tomahawk missiles and his calls for an end to the war. This decision was presented as undermining Ukraine's arsenal, making it more dependent on European aid. The "Koldo case" continued to draw attention, with reports on Aldama's threats regarding a garage purchased by Ábalos.
Later in the day, the narrative shifted dramatically to widespread protests across the United States against Trump. Thousands demonstrated against what was perceived as an authoritarian drift, chanting "We don't want kings." Concurrently, Hamas accused Israel of violating a ceasefire, with ongoing reports of a rising death toll.