Trump warns US will burn like France if Democrats win
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 03:32 · Archive
Donald Trump has pointed to unrest in France as a warning of what could happen in the United States if Democrats win.
Donald Trump rallied support for Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas on Monday, warning that unrest like that seen in France could erupt in the United States if Democrats win. France has experienced significant civil unrest in recent years, with protests over the cost of living and underfunded public services escalating into riots and looting. Trump stated: 'When you see burning steeples and raging fires in France, just remember that is what the radical Dumocrats want to do to America.' He provided no evidence for this claim.
Marshall faces a competitive race against Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton, a Methodist pastor running on opposition to Trump's tariff policies and what he describes as the president's 'erratic leadership'. Republican candidates in Kansas and other conservative states are under pressure from voter frustrations over the Iran war and rising prices.
Rights advocates have repeatedly criticised Trump for anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric used throughout his political career. Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate in 94 years, though Trump won the state by 16 points in 2024.
How it is being reported
- Trump warns US will 'burn' like France if Democrats winDonald Trump has pointed to widespread protests in France as a scenario that could erupt in the United States unless Republicans win the mid-term elections.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 03:15
- Trump warns US will 'burn' like France if Democrats winDonald Trump has pointed to widespread protests in France as a scenario that could erupt in the United States unless Republicans win the mid-term elections.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 03:15
In this story: Donald Trump · Roger Marshall · Adam Hamilton · Kansas · France · United States
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