Trump blames immigration for France protests
The remarks came as French authorities grappled with widespread damage following Saturday’s demonstrations, with reports on Sunday putting arrests at around 1,800 and hundreds of police officers and emergency personnel injured. In Limoges, workers assessed the damage to the 143-year-old city hall, which was partially destroyed in an arson attack. The protests on October 17 drew an estimated 550,000 people, according to France’s Interior Ministry, while the CGT labour union put the turnout at 800,000.
Let’s go to France and join the revolution,” he said. “They were told it would lead to this and they didn’t listen,” he added, urging French authorities to act before more landmarks were damaged. “I pray that France, a beautiful country of amazing people, will stop this madness before more of its landmarks burn,” Vance said.
US president Donald Trump has blamed immigration for the violent unrest that swept across France, urging the country to close its borders as protests over the cost of living and public services escalated into clashes, looting and arson. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “France is burning! The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country. Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late! President DONALD J. TRUMP. The demonstrations brought together students, trade unions and activists protesting rising living costs, deteriorating public services and inadequate conditions in education. violence broke out in several cities While many marches began peacefully. “Let’s go to France? It’s a lovely place. No riots, no revolutions. You know, France seems to be so damn good for revolutions. It’s unbelievable. “Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion. They ignored fundamental questions of assimilation and compatibility,” Vance wrote on X. He also linked the situation to US domestic politics, writing: “And I hope Americans are paying attention. This is the future congressional Democrats seek for your country. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.
Donald Trump on on Truth social Earlier, Trump had mocked the unrest, sarcastically suggesting that France was a destination for those seeking a revolution. Earlier, US vice president JD Vance also attributed the unrest to what he described as Western liberal policies on immigration and multiculturalism.
