Trump urges France to close borders after riots
US President Donald Trump urged France to close its borders, blaming immigration for the unrest and violence following cost-of-living protests. French President Emmanuel Macron has not commented on the call. Trump said on Truth Social that France is "burning" and that immigration from "a totally different world" has "torn apart" the country, advising Paris to "close borders and take control before it's too late." The appeal came as France assessed damage from Saturday's riots, with over 1,800 arrests amid nationwide demonstrations. Trump also mocked Paris at a Kentucky rally, calling it a "natural destination for revolutions." Vice President JD Vance echoed the immigration claims, while French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot previously said France should "write its own story" rather than let others define its events.