'Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon': Trump slams Macron as riots spiral
Donald Trump has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron, blaming immigration for the recent wave of civil unrest and rioting in France. The remarks come as French authorities struggle to contain violence and looting across several cities.
Why it matters
The comments reflect the intersection of international political discourse and domestic policy debates regarding immigration and security.
US President Donald Trump has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron over the escalating unrest in France, claiming that “Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon” and blaming immigration for the violence that has swept across the country.“Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon, and that wasn't the deal... Emmanuel should've closed his borders a long time ago. I told him to do it,” Trump said.“The France thing is a very sad situation... What's happening in France has to do with immigration — not schools, not anything — it's immigration. I told President Macron, 'Close up your borders!'” he added.Trump's remarks came as French authorities tightened security following a weekend of rioting that targeted city halls, public buildings and businesses across the country.
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