Trump blames immigration as riots sweep French cities
US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for violent riots sweeping French cities, urging France to close its borders in a Truth Social post on Sunday. He claimed immigrants with "hatred in their hearts" had shattered the country. The unrest escalated Saturday with government buildings torched, stores looted, and clashes with police in cities including Limoges, Marseille, and Lyon. The protests began among high school students over teacher shortages and expanded to broader grievances about inequality and living costs. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed the violence on the "ultra-left" and criminals, reporting about 1,200 arrests. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attacks and pledged to prosecute those responsible, with a televised address scheduled for Sunday evening.