Trump Warns Kansas Voters of French Style Protests
Source reports published 20 Oct 2026, 11:53 am – 12:02 pm AEST
Donald Trump cited the ongoing protests in France, characterized by looting and arson, as a potential outcome for the United States if "radical" Democrats are elected. The French unrest is seeing significant demonstrations and damage to property.
What happened
- During a rally in Wichita, Kansas, for Senator Roger Marshall, Donald Trump referenced the French protests, describing the situation as a nation "being conquered, looted, and burned to the ground" due to the presence of migrants, jihadists, and communists.
- He attributed the unrest to left-wing politicians and the "radical" Democratic party.
- More than half a million demonstrators participated in the protests, with reports of looting and fires set to buildings and vehicles.
- A historic town hall was deliberately burned.
- Trump suggested the US might leave NATO unless Europe curbed migration and warned Emmanuel Macron to close France's borders.
- He also highlighted the perceived lack of support from NATO during the Iran war, stating the US "didn't need" assistance and that European allies "said no thank you".
Original reporting
- Washington Examiner: Trump cites French protests in warning to Kansas voters: ‘Never happening here’
2026-10-20T01:53:19+00:00 - GB News: Donald Trump suggests 'leaving' Nato as he blames migrants who 'despise' France for chaos
2026-10-20T02:02:41+00:00