'France is burning!': Trump blames immigration for the violence
"Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!" the president advised the French to prevent these critical incidents.

Clashes in Paris, France, with the Eiffel Tower in the distance. October 2026
The violence that has erupted in France has one main culprit, per Donald Trump. The president once again expressed his concern about the current situation in one of the most influential countries within the European Union (E.U.) and the world, and pointed to immigration as the main cause of this critical situation.
"France is burning! The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
In his remarks, the president advised the French on how they could nip these kinds of problems in the bud before they arise.
"Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!" advised Trump, though it is unknown whether he has had any communication with French President Emmanuel Macron to gain a deeper understanding of the situation.
A few weeks ago, as the protests—initially linked to criticism of the current public education system—began to take on a greater degree of chaos and violence, the president pointed to immigration as the main reason the chaos broke out.
Another figure who linked this violence in France to immigration was J.D. Vance. Before departing for Uzbekistan and India, the vice president stated that the left, with its immigration policies, bears primary responsibility.
"Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion. They ignored fundamental questions of assimilation and compatibility. They were told it would lead to this and they didn't listen," Vance wrote on his personal X account, adding his warning that if the Democratic Party takes control of Congress in the midterm elections, the United States could face a situation similar to that in France.
The violence in France is reaching unimaginable levels. In recent hours, authorities have confirmed the arrest of nearly 2,000 individuals for causing chaos and serious damage to various government and public buildings in the country's major cities, primarily in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Marseille and Bordeaux. In addition, more than 500 police and emergency personnel were injured, according to the latest figures provided this Sunday by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.