# Live: Vance blames immigration for violence during protests in France

https://mins.news/en/item/104878

- France 24, 2026-10-18 03:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261018-live-vance-blames-immigration-for-violence-during-protests-in-france

> US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for violence during protests in France on Saturday. He shared footage of a city hall on fire and warned Americans that congressional Democrats wanted a similar future for the United States.

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