Macron condemns violent protests as France faces second day of unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violent nationwide protests over the cost of living in a televised address Sunday, as clashes with police continued for a second day in major cities, prompting US President Donald Trump to declare "France is burning." The unrest began Saturday after 550,000 people attended rallies, with masked rioters setting fires to cars and buildings, including the historic town hall in Limoges. Police fired tear gas in Paris on Sunday, and about 2000 arrests were made, with 600 police injured. The protests, initially over school standards, have sparked a political debate on migration and social cohesion. Politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon backed the rallies, while rival Marine Le Pen cited a "profound crisis of trust" threatening democracy.