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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday accused foreign leaders, including those “on the other side of the Atlantic,” of exploiting France’s weekend street violence and looting for political gain. Asked whether he was referring to Donald Trump, Macron replied “among others.”
Trump had claimed, without evidence, that Muslim migrants were responsible for the unrest and urged Macron to “close your borders and take control before it is too late!” Macron called such comments “as unacceptable as they are stupid” and said false narratives and AI-generated images were spreading about events that never happened.
Macron spoke in Qatar after visiting Gulf energy suppliers. He secured 100,000 metric tons of additional diesel per month from the UAE, with another 100,000 tons to be confirmed from Bahrain, as part of efforts to ease France’s energy crisis.
The unrest was fueled by rising living costs and student grievances over underfunded schools, run-down facilities, staff shortages, exhausting school days, and an unfair university admissions system. Student unions and “yellow vest” groups called for further demonstrations.
France has since had two quiet nights. Curfews remain in several cities, Paris police banned a planned Thursday protest, and a “massive” security operation is being prepared for Saturday to prevent another outbreak of violence.
Macron said legal measures would be used to stop repeat disturbances. “Those who intend to cause disturbances in city centers next Saturday will be prevented from doing so,” he said.