Paris riots driven by ideology, not ethnicity, despite Trump's claims

Violent protests in Paris on Saturday drew 46,000 people, with masked activists clashing with police, though the unrest is driven by political ideology rather than ethnicity, according to reporting from the scene. The demonstrations began as student rallies over school conditions and cost of living, escalating into riots with activists using fireworks and starting fires. Rioters, called the "ultra-left" or "black bloc," include people of diverse backgrounds, contradicting claims by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu blaming migrants and Islamists. French parliament is debating a bill fining rioters up to €10,000 for damages, though identifying masked perpetrators remains difficult. Police used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse crowds, with no looting observed at the Place de la Nation.