Macron criticizes leaders for stupid comments on France riots

Remarks target election campaigns

Macron told reporters that some foreign leaders were influenced by artificial intelligence generated videos regarding the riots. He stated these individuals were taking aim at France while campaigning for their own upcoming elections. The French president implied that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were among those making such remarks.

Violence erupted during protests

Severe urban violence broke out on Saturday alongside nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs. Masked youths clashed with police, looted shops, and vandalized public buildings during the unrest. The government admitted it lost control of the situation as the crisis damaged France's image abroad.