Violent protests continue in Paris as Trump links unrest to immigration

Violent protests continued overnight in Paris, where garbage was strewn across streets and fires burned following widespread demonstrations. The Daily Mail reported that more than half a million people took to the streets. Masked rioters broke into homes and looted businesses, while at least one vehicle was left burnt-out, according to the same outlet. Demonstrations also spread to Italy and Portugal, the Guardian reported. [1][3]

More than 1,800 people have been arrested in connection with the unrest, the Daily Express and the Guardian both report. French interior minister Laurent Nunez said the republic will not yield to the worst protests in years, according to the Guardian. As FTMQ News reported earlier, the French demonstrations originally began in September over school conditions. [2][3][9]

United States President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that France is burning and urged European nations to close their borders, the Daily Express and the Guardian both report. Trump blamed the violent unrest and looting on immigration, according to the Daily Express. French President Emmanuel Macron scheduled a televised national address following emergency meetings with ministers, the Guardian reported. [2][3]