Macron slams as 'stupid' claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders -- including those "on the other side of the Atlantic" -- were seeking to exploit France's tense social climate for political gain following a weekend of street violence and looting.
TL;DR
- Foreign leaders are attempting to exploit France's tense social climate.
- This exploitation is being done for political gain.
- The statement follows a weekend of street violence and looting.
- Leaders from 'on the other side of the Atlantic' were specifically mentioned.