# Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots

https://mins.news/en/item/109630

- BBC News, 2026-10-21 14:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckjrw044ggxgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> French President Emmanuel Macron accused foreign leaders of using riots that erupted on Saturday to campaign for upcoming elections “at France’s expense.” Though he did not name them, the remarks appeared aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Macron said they had been influenced by AI-generated fake videos about the unrest.

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