Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of making ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, for making misleading and 'stupid comments' regarding civil unrest in France. Macron stated that these leaders are exploiting the situation for political gain and spreading false narratives during election campaigns.
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Macron made the comments during a visit to Qatar, where he was seeking energy deals to help offset rising fuel costs. Photograph: Tessier Benoit/ABACA/Shutterstock Macron made the comments during a visit to Qatar, where he was seeking energy deals to help offset rising fuel costs. Photograph: Tessier Benoit/ABACA/Shutterstock France Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekend
Prefer the Guardian on Google Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s street unrest for political gain, as the country prepared for more protests this weekend.
Speaking during a visit to Qatar, the French president did not name names but said “manipulation of information” after Saturday’s riots had led to “comments that are as unacceptable as they are stupid, from many people, including foreign leaders”.
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