Macron denies foreign interference in French riots, slams false claims

French President Emmanuel Macron said there was no foreign interference in the riots during social protests in France, but he criticized foreign politicians for spreading false images and claims. He made the remarks during a trip to Doha, Qatar. Macron stated that AI-generated images depicted scenes that never occurred in France, and rejected claims that the country was overrun by migrant and Islamist hordes. He accused politicians, including those campaigning in the US, of exploiting the situation for electoral gain at France's expense. US Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump had linked immigration to the unrest. Macron said those speaking badly about France do not love the country, adding their reactions were both unacceptable and foolish.