Macron Slams 'Stupid' Foreign Comments on France Riots
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders for making "stupid" comments based on AI-generated videos of riots in France, seemingly referring to Donald Trump. He made the remarks during a visit to Doha, Qatar, on October 21. Macron said foreign disinformation manipulation led to unacceptable comments from leaders, some of whom were influenced by AI videos showing scenes that never occurred in France. He rejected claims of immigrant and Islamist "invasion" as false, adding some leaders were "gullible" and seeking political gain. Macron confirmed Trump was among those referenced, alongside others. Trump had blamed immigrants for the chaos, while Israeli PM Netanyahu cited "radical Islam invasion." Protests over prices and public services began October 17, with over 2,000 arrests and curfews imposed in some cities.