Trump urges France to remove immigrants as street violence spreads
The U.S. president linked the unrest in Paris to border policies while French officials arrested nearly 1,000 demonstrators on Saturday.
By Sophie Lawson ·
Donald Trump renewed his criticism of French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday night, arguing that France must address its immigration system to prevent national decline.
Speaking to Fox News Digital after a campaign rally in Texas, Trump stated that the current crisis in France is fundamentally an immigration issue rather than a school problem. He claimed he has been warning Macron about this risk for ten years.
“You're going to end up losing your country if you don't do something,” Trump said regarding his long-standing advice to the French leader. He described the situation in Europe as “very sad” and insisted that leaders in the region need to take action now.
Trump referenced a conversation he had earlier this week with U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner. During that discussion, they reviewed the immigration challenges in France. Trump characterized the foreign population as people who dislike French buildings, art, and citizens, stating, “And they're in there, and you have to get them out.”
The comments arrive as student demonstrations in France have expanded into widespread protests involving local grievances. These events have packed streets and sparked clashes that have spread to other parts of Europe. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that nearly 1,000 people were arrested Saturday as nationwide protests resumed.
Macron has accused foreign leaders of making “unacceptable and even stupid” comments about France. He specified that groups with no legitimate authority organizing the unrest would be banned. He also said that anyone who loots or damages property will be forced to pay for the costs.
Tens of thousands of police officers were deployed to maintain order. A Fox News Digital investigation identified 50 Antifa groups among nearly 300 organizations mobilizing around the protests. Violence also occurred in Rome and Tirana, where demonstrators set government buildings on fire. Macron's office did not respond to requests for comment.
Source: Fox News
