Le Pen says France "least racist" country, floats expelling migrants
A stagnating economy has fueled protests across France in recent weeks — and is driving support for extremist politicians.
Since recent protests have hit France's stagnant economy, Marine Le Pen, a far-right politician, has seen rising support in the polls for the upcoming presidential race. During an interview with 60 Minutes, Le Pen blamed the economic troubles and rioters from the extreme left for the damaged businesses and injured police officers.
She also defended France as the least racist country, arguing that too many immigrants create social instability. Le Pen insisted that immigrants have higher unemployment rates than French citizens, so France should stop importing jobless individuals. She dismissed complaints of discrimination in French society, insisting that immigrants must assimilate to live in the country.
Le Pen stated that if someone rejects the French culture and laws, they must leave, even if that means forcefully expelling them. While some, like 60 Minutes contributor Trevor Phillips, questioned if the French people have changed, Le Pen dismissed these claims, asserting that she's the one who has endured the test of time in French politics.
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