France protests: Macron condemns 'stupid' comments from Trump, others as bond market pressure builds

cnbc.com·Jenni Reid·2026-10-22T11:21:02.000Z
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French President Emmanuel Macron hit back at foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, who commented on recent protests and riots in France, accusing them of spreading disinformation and exploiting the unrest for political gain. The article shows how leaders on both sides — Macron and Trump — are using the situation to criticize each other, with France pushing back against U.S. commentary by highlighting America's own domestic problems. It frames the turmoil in France as rooted in local issues like public services and the cost of living, not foreign influence.

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