Trump blames immigration as France protests escalate into riots

US President Donald Trump responded to the large-scale protests in France, blaming immigration for the situation. He wrote on his Truth Social platform that the arrival of people from a different cultural background, whom he described as filled with hatred, has destroyed the country. Trump urged French authorities to close their borders and take control of the situation, warning that delay could lead to more serious consequences. The protests, which began in mid-September over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and poor school conditions, have escalated into riots with over 5,000 arrests, mostly minors. Violence has included clashes with police, vandalism, and fires, including a blaze at a high school in Nantes and an attack on a historic town hall in Limoges. Demonstrations have spread across multiple cities, with authorities using tear gas and water cannons against protesters.