‘France Is Burning’ — Trump Blames Immigration For Unrest  

US President Donald Trump has blamed immigration for unrest in France, urging the country to tighten its border controls following protests that reportedly caused widespread damage and led to 1,800 arrests.

In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump called on France to restrict immigration, alleging that the arrival of people from different backgrounds had contributed to the country’s problems.

“France is burning! The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country,” Trump said. “Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!”

France was grappling with the aftermath of protests held on Saturday, during which a historic town hall was set ablaze and widespread damage was reported.

The unrest has increased pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, with the country preparing for elections to choose his successor in about six months.

Trump’s remarks followed similar comments by US Vice President JD Vance, who also blamed immigration and multiculturalism for the unrest in France.

“Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion. They ignored fundamental questions of assimilation and compatibility. They were told it would lead to this, and they didn’t listen,” Vance wrote on X on Saturday.

“I pray that France, a beautiful country of amazing people, will stop this madness before more of its landmarks burn,” he added.

Vance, a potential Republican presidential candidate in the 2028 election, also linked the unrest to the United States’ political climate ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Republicans are expected to face a difficult contest in the congressional elections, which will determine control of seats in the US Congress.