Macron calls Trump's migrant riot claims 'stupid' and politically motivated
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned as "stupid" claims by foreign leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, that Muslim migrants caused recent riots in France, calling such statements politically motivated misinformation. Macron said foreign manipulation and AI-generated images falsely portrayed France as invaded by migrants and Islamists, though he did not provide specifics. The unrest followed protests over soaring living costs, with looting in Paris and other cities drawing global attention. Macron made the remarks during a Gulf tour securing additional diesel supplies from the UAE and Saudi Arabia to address the energy crisis. Further protests are planned Thursday and Saturday, with French authorities preparing a massive security operation to prevent renewed violence.