Macron blames 'foreign leaders' for trying to exploit France's tense social climate

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French President Emmanuel Macron accused foreign leaders of trying to exploit France's tense social climate and said foreign information manipulation followed looting and protests. When asked whether he meant Donald Trump, Macron replied that Trump was among those he was referring to.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said there 'has been foreign manipulation of information in the aftermath' of the looting in Paris and other French cities amid protests. Adding it has led to comments that are 'as unacceptable as they are stupid' from foreign leaders. Asked by a reporter if he was referring to Trump, Macron replied: 'Among others.'