Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms

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Donald Trump and allies have used footage of unrest in France to promote unsupported claims that immigration caused the riots. French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders' comments, while the controversy unfolds as Republicans face pressure ahead of US midterm elections and Trump's approval rating reportedly falls.

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.