Macron slams Trump for 'stupid' comments about French riots
French President Emmanuel Macron accused President Donald Trump of making “stupid” and “unacceptable” comments about the riots that have ravaged Paris, accusing him of twisting the chaos for his own political gain.
TL;DR
- French President Emmanuel Macron called President Donald Trump's comments on the Paris riots "stupid" and "unacceptable."
- Macron accused foreign leaders of twisting the chaos for their own political gain and spreading false narratives about France.
- President Trump has repeatedly linked the Paris riots to mass immigration and advised Macron to "CLOSE THE BORDERS, FAST!"
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also criticized France's handling of the riots, blaming immigration and "extremist Islam."
- Macron stated that leaders speaking ill of France "don't love our country."