Former President Trump Comments on Paris Riots, Links Unrest to Immigration

Former President Donald Trump commented on the escalating riots in France, stating on social media platform Truth Social that "France is burning!" He suggested a link between the unrest and "the immigration of people from an entirely different world," urging the country to "Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!"

His remarks come as Paris and other French cities have been gripped by widespread protests and riots. According to reports, up to 1,800 people were arrested nationwide on Saturday amid clashes with police, looting, and attacks on public buildings. The protests, which drew hundreds of thousands of participants, were initially sparked by rising living costs, poor school conditions, and discontent with President Emmanuel Macron's government.

In Paris alone, 855 people were arrested, with 557 remaining in police custody. French authorities have attributed the violence to "radical far-left groups," and have not linked immigrants to the rioting. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that over 500 police officers, gendarmes, and firefighters were injured during the demonstrations.

The unrest has led to significant damage, including the burning down of the 19th-century City Hall in Limoges, where the roof collapsed. Several businesses, including a McDonald's and an Adidas store, were ransacked in Paris. A video circulated showing a woman pleading with rioters not to loot a supermarket.

President Macron was scheduled to hold an emergency meeting with top government officials and address the nation on Sunday evening. Political reactions within France have been sharp, with far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticizing far-left rival Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who participated in the Paris march. Le Pen stated that "rioters have again spoiled the Oct. 17 demonstrations," while Mélenchon accused the government of "playing with fire."