Macron slams Trump and foreign leaders for 'stupid comments' on France unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, of making "stupid comments" about France's street unrest for political gain, as the country braces for more protests this weekend. He condemned the spread of misleading information following Saturday's riots. Macron, speaking in Qatar, said some leaders were "naively spreading narratives" during election campaigns and using France for their own political purposes. He cited AI-generated images depicting false scenes and rejected claims of an "invasion" by migrants and Islamists, which analysts have dismissed. The unrest, sparked by cost-of-living concerns, has led to travel warnings, market jitters, and government pledges for reinforced security. The gilets jaunes movement plans a Saturday march in Paris, while unions have called for a nationwide mobilization on November 5.