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Trump weighs in on France unrest, blames 'Islam taking over'
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- The unrest began as student protests over run-down school buildings, long school days and teacher shortages, then turned violent.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed the wave of unrest in France on "Islam wanting to take over”.
In a post on his platform TruthSocial, the American president said, “What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country! President DJT”
French protests
The unrest began as student protests. More than 400 French schools were shut on Friday after rallies by thousands of students, who were voicing anger over run-down school buildings, long school days and teacher shortages, turned violent. Some protesters clashed with police and set fire to schools and vehicles.
The French government has increasingly blamed the country's hard left, accusing La France Insoumise (LFI) of encouraging the protests. LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon denies responsibility. Some LFI members have publicly backed the student protests.
The timing is awkward for Paris. The unrest comes as the government prepares to open difficult budget negotiations and seeks a major fiscal adjustment in its 2027 budget.
