Trump says ‘France is burning’, claims country is ‘shattered’ by immigration

US President Donald Trump expressed concern over unrest in France, blaming immigration for the situation. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, "France is burning!" He accused the influx of immigrants from a "different world" with "hatred in their hearts" for causing the country's decline. Trump urged France to tighten its migration rules and close its borders before it's too late.

The unrest in France reached a peak Sunday, with widespread damage during protests that left a historic town hall torched and resulted in 1,800 arrests. This put pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as he prepares for elections six months later.

Trump's remarks echoed those of Vice President JD Vance, who made similar comments on Saturday. Vance wrote on X, "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. They were told it would lead to this and they didn't listen."

He added, "I pray that France, a beautiful country of amazing people, will stop this madness before more of its landmarks burn." Vance, who is considered a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential election, also linked the situation to the upcoming midterm elections on November 3, where Republicans are not expected to fare well.