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French student Lola-Fleur Whittaker mocks owners who lost stores in riots
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Lola-Fleur Whittaker, a leftist political influencer and Sciences Po Paris student, sparked outrage after mocking business owners affected by recent riots during a TV debate.
- Bakery owner Khemima Sheilha confronted Whittaker, highlighting the real-life impact of the violence on small businesses.
- Whittaker's claims of modest background were contradicted by social media evidence of a privileged lifestyle, including luxury vacations.
- The weekend's riots led to around 2,500 arrests, widespread looting, and arson, prompting curfews in multiple cities and planned military deployment to maintain order.
- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu credited curfews with restoring peace and announced increased security ahead of upcoming protests coinciding with an NFL game in Paris.
