Trump tells Macron to 'close your borders' as Republicans turn French riots into a closing midterm warning
Donald Trump warned that French riots — in which nearly 2,400 arrests were made and almost 1,000 officers injured — show America's future under Democrats.Emmanuel Macron, who blamed 'radical far-left groups' for the unrest before flying to Kuwait, vowed that those who sought to bring down the Republic would face justice.
Asked in Doha whether he meant President Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron replied: 'Among others.' Trump has blamed the violence on 'migrants, jihadists and communists' and urged France to 'close your borders'. Macron left for Kuwait on Sunday, shortly after denouncing the rioters in a nationwide address. More than 2,500 people have been arrested, and further protests are expected this weekend.
Macron claimed AI images showed riot scenes 'that never actually happened in France'.
He accused foreign leaders of 'using our country for their own political campaigns'.
Rioting has reportedly damaged 3,000 businesses after student protests over schools turned violent.
