Macron condemns foreign leader comments on French unrest during Doha visit

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders on Wednesday during a visit to Doha, Qatar, over their remarks regarding recent unrest in France. Euronews and South China Morning Post reported that Macron called out leaders for making unacceptable and stupid comments to gain political advantages at the expense of France. [1][2][3]

According to Euronews and the South China Morning Post, Macron specifically targeted leaders currently in campaign mode across the Atlantic and in the region. These remarks were widely seen as a direct reference to United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [1][2]

RFI reported that Macron firmly rejected claims that France had been invaded by migrants and Islamists during the weekend protests. Anadolu Ajansi noted that Trump had previously linked the violence to immigration. As FTMQ News reported earlier, United States President Donald Trump had urged Europe to close its borders and blamed immigration for the widespread demonstrations. [3][11][14]

The remarks from the French president come as French officials prepare for fresh demonstrations planned for Saturday. RFI reported that the French government is organizing security talks and preparing a major police deployment across the country. [3]