Trump Blames Immigration for Violent Protests in France, Urges Tighter Borders

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US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for the violent protests in France and urged French authorities to tighten border rules, saying "France is burning" and calling for control "before it is too late." Over 1,800 people were arrested following Saturday's protests, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Demonstrators set fires, looted shops, and attacked police in Paris and other cities, with some marches escalating into clashes. President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Sunday evening. The protests, initially over schools, have drawn groups citing high prices and social welfare cuts, with attendance estimated between 550,000 and 800,000.


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