Trump warns NFL Paris game could be postponed amid French unrest
Donald Trump said the NFL match in Paris might have been delayed because France is facing serious protests, while the league insists the game will go ahead.
Donald Trump warned that the NFL’s inaugural regular-season game in Paris might have been postponed because of the country’s mounting unrest, attributing the chaos to left-leaning politics and immigration. He made the remarks as protests over cost of living and school conditions turned violent across France, with hundreds arrested and many injured. The league’s executive vice president, Peter O’Reilly, said the game will still be played at Stade de France, stressing that security plans are in place and will not strain local resources.
Senior Vice President of Security Cathy Lanier and other officials are working with French authorities and the U.S. State Department, which has issued a Level 2 travel advisory urging Americans to stay clear of large gatherings. French President Emmanuel Macron has blamed ultra-left groups for the disorder, while opposition figures in the United States also cite the unrest as a warning about immigration policies.
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