President Donald Trump on Sunday (October 18, 2026) blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. U.S.
“France is burning! The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country,” Mr. “Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late! Mr. “Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion. They ignored fundamental questions of assimilation and compatibility. Vance wrote on X.
France is reeling from widespread damage during protests the day before that left a historic town hall torched and led to 1,800 arrests, piling pressure on President Emmanuel Macron six months before elections to replace him. Trump’s post comes after similar comments made by Vice President JD Vance on Saturday (October 17).
Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. They were told it would lead to this and they didn’t listen,” Mr. “I pray that France, a beautiful country of amazing people, will stop this madness before more of its landmarks burn,” he added.
Mr. The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country.” Vance, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 election, also drew a connection to upcoming midterm races for congressional seats on November 3, where Republicans are not expected to perform well. Earlier reporting noted: The US president’s comment came as the police in France reportedly arrested at least 1,800 people across the country after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during protests over rising living costs.
Earlier reporting noted: ‘France is burning’: US President Donald Trump blames ‘immigration’ for unrest in French cities US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed “immigration of people” for the widespread unrest in France as violent protests broke out in Paris, Nice, Marseille and other cities over rising inflation. Earlier reporting noted: Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said, “France is burning!
