Trump mocks French unrest, warns of revolutionary spillover to the U.S.
Donald Trump joked that France has become a prime spot for revolutions amid violent protests, and suggested the U.S. might back a new French uprising.
During a campaign speech, Donald Trump lampooned the ongoing violent protests across French cities, describing France as an ideal setting for revolutions. He quipped that he had suggested a vacation in Paris to his wife Melania and later joked about the United States backing a new French Revolution, even proposing a $5,000 spend on the effort. Trump blamed Muslim migrants and the politicians who welcomed them for fueling the unrest, asserting that the protests are not about schools but about Islam threatening France's greatness.
He reiterated that mass migration has escaped control and that France needs a new political leader. The remarks came as relations between Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have deteriorated, with Trump previously predicting Macron's imminent departure from office.
Why it matters
Trump's comments could inflame U.S. and French public opinion and affect diplomatic ties.
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