Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday took an apparent swipe at counterpart Donald Trump of exploiting France’s riots for advantage in the US midterm election battle, as Paris prepared for more protests this weekend. Macron, speaking during a visit to Qatar, implied that Trump, and possibly Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is also in election mode , made “stupid comments” on the…
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized potential rivals Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for exploiting unrest in France for political gain during the US midterm elections, according to a report from Qatar. The unrest in France has led to curfews in several cities, and Macron vowed a strong police response during upcoming protests on Saturday.
The government is also set to meet on Thursday to review the events surrounding the riots and their impact on France's image and financial markets, which are already facing challenges due to rising debt and deficits. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced a massive police deployment for the planned demonstrations on Saturday, as the Yellow Vest movement continues to protest rising inflation.
The unrest has also led to travel advisories from several countries, including the United States, China, and Germany.
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