Trump urges France to shut borders over immigration
US President Donald Trump has urged France to close its borders and manage immigration more effectively, alleging that the influx of people from diverse backgrounds has contributed to the nation's problems. These comments emerged amid widespread protests in France over soaring living expenses and substandard conditions in schools, which escalated into violent confrontations.
Police apprehended over 1,800 individuals as demonstrators clashed with authorities, looted businesses, and set ablaze public structures in multiple cities. In Limoges, flames engulfed the historic 19th-century City Hall, leading to the collapse of its roof. Authorities estimated that approximately 550,000 individuals participated in the demonstrations across France, with organizers placing the turnout at around 800,000.
Over 500 law enforcement officers, gendarmes, and firefighters sustained injuries, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. French President Emmanuel Macron was set to convene an emergency meeting with senior government officials on Sunday, followed by a nationwide address. Trump declared, "France is burning!" and warned that it might be "too late" for the country to respond.
He attributed the country's issues to immigrants bringing "hatred" and claimed that immigration had harmed France.
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