Trump links French protests to immigration, urges border closure

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US President Donald Trump linked mass protests in France to immigration and urged Paris to close its borders, saying migration has "destroyed" the country. He made the remarks on Truth Social on Sunday, October 18. Trump wrote that immigration of people "from a completely different world" with "hatred in their hearts" has ruined France, adding "France is burning!" He called on Paris to "close the borders and take control before it's too late." The protests began October 17 in Paris and other cities, with clashes between demonstrators and police over high prices ahead of presidential elections. Authorities have detained about 1,200 people.


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