Trump on the riots in Paris: "Islam is trying to take over the country"

US President Donald Trump commented on the student riots in France, claiming that they are the result of uncontrolled mass immigration and that Islam is trying to take over the country. The riots, which began in mid-September over poor educational conditions, have spread to dozens of cities, including Paris, Marseille, and Strasbourg, and involve violent clashes, arson, and mass arrests.

Former US President Donald Trump addressed the wave of riots in France in a post on Truth Social, claiming that the protests are not related to educational conditions but to uncontrolled mass immigration and an attempt by Islam to take over the country. The riots, which began in mid-September with student protests over poor educational conditions, teacher shortages, and overcrowded classrooms, have spread to dozens of cities across France, including Paris, Marseille, and Strasbourg. The protests include violent clashes with security forces, arson, and the erection of barricades. According to official reports, over 6,100 people have been arrested, most of them minors, and hundreds have been injured. A particularly severe incident occurred when a 15-year-old student lost his hand in the clashes. The protests have taken on a political dimension, with calls against President Macron and the waving of Palestinian flags. The left-wing party "France Unbowed" has expressed support for the protests, while the government has accused political elements of fueling the unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called for calm and pledged to address the students' demands.