Trump Warned Macron Over Europe Unrest
Source reports published 24 Oct 2026, 11:21 pm – 26 Oct 2026, 3:27 am AEST
Following violent protests in France and related unrest in Spain and Italy, Donald Trump stated he warned Emmanuel Macron that immigration policies were ‘destroying France.’ The new ‘vandals pay’ law, designed to address vandalism during demonstrations, is facing criticism for potentially stifling protest.
What happened
- President Donald Trump asserted he advised French President Emmanuel Macron that France’s immigration policies were ‘destroying France,’ citing concerns about individuals opposing French culture and national identity.
- Trump referenced unrest in Spain and Italy, arguing that his administration’s border enforcement policies have prevented similar issues in the United States.
- Trade unions and gilets jaunes protesters in France are demonstrating over schools, the cost of living, and public services, alongside concerns about teacher absences and university applications.
- The government’s proposed “vandals pay” law, which would hold protesters liable for damage even if they did not directly cause it, is facing opposition from groups like La France Insoumise, who argue it would stifle street demonstrations.
- Violence erupted across France, with nearly 1,000 people arrested on Saturday, and similar protests occurred in Rome and Tirana, involving arson and clashes with police.
- Trump highlighted a significant drop in southwest border apprehensions under his administration, citing a 95% decrease compared to the Biden administration’s first fiscal year.
Original reporting
- France 24 English: Macron condemns racist terrorist attack in Paris suburb
2026-10-24T13:21:02+00:00 - Guardian: Macron accused of putting France’s right to protest at risk with ‘vandal’s law’
2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 - Fox News: Trump reveals dire warning to Macron as violent unrest spreads across Europe
2026-10-25T17:27:42+00:00