Truth or Fake - Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms
- Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies.
- But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to accuse world leaders of making “stupid comments” at France’s expense.
- Trump’s focus comes as Republicans face mounting pressure ahead of the midterms and his approval rating hits a reported record low.
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- Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies.
- But there is no evidence linking immigration to the unrest, and it's prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to accuse world leaders of making “stupid comments” at France’s expense.
- Trump’s focus comes as Republicans face mounting pressure ahead of the midterms and his approval rating hits a reported record low.
Sources: France 24