1,800 Arrests in French Riots Prompt Trump Demand to Close Borders
US President Donald Trump demanded France close its borders following violent weekend protests that left a historic town hall torched and led to 1,800 arrests across the country. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump attributed the widespread destruction to European migration policies as French security forces struggled to contain civil unrest six months before presidential elections.
1,800 Arrested as Torchings and Looting Strain Macron’s Government
Demonstrators torched a historic town hall and looted commercial outlets, including a luxury Rolex store, during intense clashes with French police. Authorities arrested 1,800 people nationwide following the violent demonstrations, intensifying political pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron as his administration prepares for national elections to select his successor in six months.
Vice President JD Vance issued parallel statements on social platform X criticising Western assimilation policies, explicitly linking the European unrest to American political debate ahead of the US congressional midterm elections on November 3.
