Macron Accuses Trump of Exploiting French Riots in Election Campaign

French President Emmanuel Macron accused foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, of manipulating information about recent violent protests in France, though he cited no evidence of direct foreign interference. Speaking in Doha, Macron said foreign leaders made "stupid and unacceptable" comments, confirming he referred to Trump, who has used the unrest in his US election campaign to highlight immigration threats. Macron also denounced AI-generated images falsely depicting scenes in France. Macron announced security meetings and measures like partial curfews to prevent further riots, but said a state of emergency is not currently necessary. He criticized those campaigning "at France's expense" and vowed to restore order firmly.