Trump and Vance blame immigration for France's unrest

· Politics · United States · France

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for the unrest in France, with Trump saying "Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon" and claiming he warned President Emmanuel Macron that "the whole world was coming in." The comments ignored the school conditions and cost-of-living grievances behind the protests, which began as student demonstrations.

Why it matters：US leaders intervening in European domestic politics over immigration underscores how migration has become a transatlantic political battleground.

Key points

  • Trump said Paris would soon be a "Muslim city"
  • Vance made similar comments on Saturday
  • The protests began over education funding and living costs

Sources (original reporting)

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