Trump blames immigration for France protests as 1,800 arrested

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Donald Trump blamed immigration for violent protests in France, urging border closures as 1,800 people were arrested amid widespread looting and arson. He claimed cultural differences fueled the unrest. French authorities have not linked immigration to the violence, which erupted over rising living costs. Damage included 1,500 businesses hit, a torched town hall, and record arrests in Paris, with political parties trading blame. President Macron planned to address the nation Sunday, with an emergency ministerial meeting set for Monday. One death was attributed to a medical condition, not the protests.


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