Trump claims Paris will soon become ‘a Muslim city’

• Trump claimed Paris would soon become “a Muslim city” as he blamed immigration for unrest in France and said he had urged President Emmanuel Macron to close the country’s borders.
• The US president’s remarks echoed Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of immigration and assimilation in France.
• The comments came amid protests, arson and clashes with police, against a backdrop of anger over living costs, fuel prices and public services.

US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Paris would soon become “a Muslim city”, using violent unrest in France to renew his attacks on immigration and urge French President Emmanuel Macron to tighten the country’s borders.

“Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon, and that wasn’t the deal,” Trump said. “Emmanuel should’ve closed his borders a long time ago. I told him to do it.”

Trump has repeatedly portrayed immigration as a threat to European security and national identity, urging European governments to adopt tougher border controls. His latest remarks echoed those of Vice President JD Vance, who had also blamed immigration and what he described as failures of assimilation for the violence in France.

The comments came amid widespread unrest, including looting, arson and clashes with police. A fire engulfed the historic city hall in Limoges, while businesses and public buildings were targeted in several locations.

The unrest unfolded against a broader backdrop of anger over the cost of living, fuel prices and deteriorating conditions in public services. French authorities have faced scrutiny over their handling of the demonstrations and their ability to maintain public order. 

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