Macron slams foreign leaders exploiting France's protests for political gain

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French President Emmanuel Macron denied foreign interference in weekend protests that turned violent, but criticized "unacceptable, and stupid" comments from many people, "including foreign leaders." Asked by journalists in Qatar if he meant US President Donald Trump, Macron replied "among others." He said leaders campaigning "at our expense" spread AI-generated claims and false narratives about France being invaded by migrants and Islamists. Trump wrote on Truth Social that France was burning, claiming migrants, jihadists and communists destroyed the country. He urged Americans to look at France as a warning before November midterm elections, citing burning churches and uncontrolled fires.


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