PoliticsTrump uses France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms

Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to promote unsubstantiated claims blaming immigration for the riots, including by showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. No evidence links immigration to the unrest. French President Emmanuel Macron has accused world leaders of making “stupid comments” at France’s expense. Trump’s focus comes as Republicans face mounting midterm pressure and his approval rating reportedly reaches a record low.

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