Trump Decries 'Burning' France, Blames Immigration for Escalating Violence and Protests

10/18/2026

Donald Trump's remarks came after around 550,000 people took part in the France protests on Saturday, according to the country’s interior ministry.

10/18/2026

US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. Washington bureau chief David Smith tells us more.

10/18/2026

He urged the country to tighten its migration rules.

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

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

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

Donald Trump joked that France was an ideal destination for revolutions as protests over the rising cost of living escalated.

10/18/2026

The unrest in France began with students demanding more teachers and better school conditions.