‘Stupid talk’: France rejects Trump’s attempt to blame unrest on migration

What happened: France rejected US President Donald Trump's attempt to link unrest in France to migration and open borders. Macron criticised "stupid comments by many, including foreign leaders" without naming Trump. Key numbers: More than 2,000 people placed in police custody, vast majority minors. Partial and temporary curfews imposed in certain cities, including areas of Paris. Why it matters: Analyst Emmanuel Dupuy said Trump's argument was an artificial political tool aimed at US midterm voters. A 17-year-old student called it "stupid talk," saying protesters focus on students' demands.

France rejects Trump's blame of unrest on migration, signaling diplomatic friction.

France rejects Trump's blame of unrest on migration, signaling diplomatic friction. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.