Trump weighs in on French riots before elections, blames immigrants

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump blamed recent anti-government protests and violence in France on immigrants and left-wing politicians, claiming migrants have "taken over France" and warning that Paris will soon be a "Muslim city."
• French leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron, have refuted these claims, stating the protests are driven by legitimate concerns over affordability, particularly soaring energy prices linked to the Iran war, which France is not involved in.
• The protests began with student-led demands for better education funding but expanded to include labor unions, farmers, and workers upset about the high cost of living and fuel prices, leading to widespread demonstrations and some violent incidents such as the arson of a historic town hall in Limoges.
• Other Republican figures, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, echoed Trump's stance, attributing the unrest to immigration policies and leftist politics, despite official French statements to the contrary.
• The political commentary on the France protests comes as Trump and the GOP face domestic challenges, including declining approval ratings and voter dissatisfaction related to economic issues and the Iran war.