Macron accuses Trump of exploiting French riots for election gain

French President Emmanuel Macron accused unnamed foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, of exploiting France's riots for political gain during an election campaign. He implied they made "stupid comments" about the unrest while visiting Qatar. Trump linked the violence to migrants and jihadists, praising far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, while Israeli PM Netanyahu cited an "extremist Islam" invasion. Analysts dismissed these claims, as over 500,000 marched over cost-of-living issues, with 2,500 arrested and 174 jailed. The unrest rattled markets, with France's 10-year bond yield passing 5% and Moody's expected to downgrade its debt. Polls show Le Pen leading the presidential race, while neighboring Italy and Belgium face similar smaller-scale protests.