Trump Claims 'France Is Burning' as Protests Erupt Over Immigration Issues

10/19/2026

France is reeling from widespread damage during protests the day before that left a historic town hall torched and led to 1,800 arrests, piling pressure on President Emmanuel Macron six months...

10/18/2026

Trump's comment comes as the French police reportedly arrested several people after clashes reportedly broke out during protests over rising living costs.

10/18/2026

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.

10/18/2026

US President Donald Trump has blamed immigration for the violent unrest in France, urging Paris to close its borders as mass protests descended into clashes, looting and arson.

10/18/2026

Trump and JD Vance have weighed in on the unrest in France, with the US president mocking the riots and the vice president linking the violence to immigration.