Trump Mocks Protests as Violence, Clashes Hit French Cities: 'France Seems to Be Good for Revolutions'
- On Saturday, nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs erupted across France, resulting in at least 1,800 arrests as violent clashes occurred in Paris, Marseille, and other major cities.
- The movement began last month at Paris high schools, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into broader frustration regarding inequality, public spending, and living standards.
- Authorities counted about 550,000 protesters across France, while organizers estimated about 800,000. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported more than 500 police officers and firefighters injured during the clashes.
- President Emmanuel Macron scheduled an address to the nation on Sunday evening following an emergency meeting with government officials. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu vowed the government would not be "intimidated" by violence.
- US President Donald Trump posted "France is burning!" on social media, while Lecornu blamed the unrest on the "ultra-left" and criminals ahead of a presidential election next year.
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The Independent (US)France protests: Macron to address nation as Trump says ‘France is burning’
At least 1,800 people have been arrested over the nationwide protests
Following unrest following nationwide protests in France, the US president called for the country's borders to be closed, making an unfounded claim that immigration was the cause of the crisis.
President Donald Trump of the United States called on the French leadership to close State borders against the backdrop of large-scale protests, "until it is too late." "France is on fire! The immigration of people from a completely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has destroyed a once-great country. Close the borders and take control before it is too late," quoted Trump RIA News.
"France is on fire! The immigration of people from a completely different world, people who carry hatred in their hearts, has shattered what was once a great country" (ANSA)
The President is sending a clear call to all other countries in the wake of the violent riots in Paris.
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