# Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of ‘stupid comments’ on France unrest

https://mins.news/en/item/109641

- The Guardian, 2026-10-21 14:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/21/macron-trump-foreign-leaders-stupid-comments-france-unrest

> Emmanuel Macron accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s unrest for political gain and spreading misleading narratives. As further protests were expected at the weekend, Macron said AI-generated images circulating after Saturday’s riots showed scenes that had never occurred in France.

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