Trump Blames Immigration for Violence in France

In October 2026, US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for violence and unrest in French cities, saying "France is burning" and calling on the country to close its borders. Vice President JD Vance also attributed the unrest to immigration. The disturbances led to 1,800 arrests.

Trump mocked the protests, saying people could go to France because there were "no riots, no revolutions." He said France was "shattered" by immigration and spoke of "hatred in their hearts."