Trump warns France on immigration as protests spread

President Donald Trump renewed a warning to French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, stating that France risks losing its country if it does not address immigration. Trump made the remarks after a rally in Texas, where he sought to energize Republicans ahead of next week's midterm elections. He characterized the current turmoil in France as a demographic issue rather than an educational one.

The president claimed he has delivered this message to Macron for ten years. "You're going to end up losing your country if you don't do something," Trump said. He described the situation in Europe as "very sad" and noted that he discussed the matter with Charles Kushner, the U.S. ambassador to France. Trump argued that some residents dislike French buildings, art, and people, and that these individuals must be removed.

Inside France, the protests have intensified over the past week. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that nearly 1,000 people were arrested on Saturday as demonstrations resumed nationwide. Macron attributed the unrest to ultra-left groups aiming to destabilize the Republic. He announced that gatherings led by entities without legitimate authority would be banned. The government has deployed tens of thousands of police officers and stated that those who damage property will be held financially responsible.

Macron recently criticized foreign leaders for making "unacceptable and even stupid" comments about the crisis. He described these remarks as false claims driven by political gain. Although he did not name Trump or Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, both nations are currently navigating high-stakes election cycles. The U.S. president has previously credited his own immigration policies with preventing similar unrest at home.

A Fox News Digital investigation identified 50 Antifa groups among nearly 300 organizations mobilizing around the protests. The network also included communist, socialist, far-left, and anti-Israel groups. The unrest has expanded beyond France this month. Violence erupted in Rome, and demonstrators in Tirana, Albania, set government buildings on fire. The outlet said it asked Macron's office for comment.