Macron rebukes Trump for exploiting French unrest in US midterm campaign

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders for using France's ongoing protests over living costs and school conditions to campaign, without naming US President Donald Trump. He stated France does not need external electioneering amid its own difficulties. Trump invoked the French unrest at a rally to warn that similar scenes could occur in the US if Republicans lose the November 3 midterm elections, blaming immigration for the violence. He claimed he had advised Macron to close France's borders, warning Paris could become a "Muslim city." The nationwide French demonstrations stem from rising living costs and declining purchasing power, with looting and clashes reported in several cities. Analysts note the unrest's causes extend beyond immigration, despite Trump's focus on that issue.