Macron criticises Trump over claims blaming Muslim migrants for riots

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, for exploiting France's unrest and making false claims about Muslim migrants.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders are exploiting France's social tensions for political gain. He accused them of spreading false information about the riots and looting in Paris and other French cities, which followed protests over soaring living costs. U.S. President Donald Trump has made unsubstantiated claims that Muslim migrants are responsible for the unrest. Macron said there have been AI-generated images depicting scenes that never happened in France and false claims about invasion by migrants and Islamists. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France can provide clarification to countries to help them avoid spreading misinformation on social media.

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• Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslims migrants for French riotsFrench President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, for exploiting unrest in France for political gain.Clickorlando · 21 Oct, 12:33
• Macron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riotsFrench President Emmanuel Macron has criticized foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they exploit unrest in France for political gain.News4Jax · 21 Oct, 12:33

In this story: Emmanuel Macron · Donald Trump · France · Jean-Noel Barrot · Paris

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