'Close Your Borders': Trump Blames Immigration As France Grapples With Violent Unrest
US President Donald Trump has claimed that France is "burning" and urged the country to close its borders following violent protests, looting and vandalism that reportedly targeted stores belonging to Apple, Louis Vuitton and Hermès across several French cities. In a post on social media, Trump blamed immigration for the unrest, alleging that the entry of people from a different world who harbour…
US President Donald Trump has blamed immigration for violent unrest in France, urging the country to close its borders following protests, looting, and vandalism targeting stores of high-end brands like Apple, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès in several French cities. Trump's comments came after demonstrations over the rising cost of living turned violent in cities including Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Lille, with 272 people arrested as authorities tried to contain the unrest.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attacks, warning that those responsible would face legal consequences.
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