Take a Look at France
Headline from The White House (.gov) · compiled from 3 sources
The White House posted on X that "if you want to see what's at stake, look at France," adding: "The future doesn't have to look like this."[1]
According to The Hill, Trump told a rally in Kansas on Monday that the U.S. could see something similar if Democrats win majorities on Capitol Hill.[2] The Hill reports that Trump told supporters, "To see what is at stake in this election, just look at what's happening in France."[2]The Hill reports that the unrest in France began with protests over the summer about teacher shortages and run-down school buildings, then spread across the country, with fringe riots since breaking out.[2]Al Jazeera reports that Trump said at the White House that the turmoil in France and Italy is "not about school. That's about people coming into the countries that hate the country."[3]According to The Hill, Vice President Vance wrote that he hopes "Americans are paying attention. This is the future congressional Democrats seek for your country."[2]Deputy White House press secretary Anna Kelly told The Hill that European "destructive policies have made once-great European cities unrecognizable."[2]Al Jazeera reports that French President Emmanuel Macron criticised "stupid comments by many, including foreign leaders" and said there was no evidence of foreign interference behind the riots.[3] A 17-year-old student near Paris called it "stupid talk"[3], Al Jazeera reports.The Hill reports that North Carolina Republican strategist Paul Shumaker said Republicans should focus on "restoring confidence with swing voters who are abandoning the party."[2]
Sources
- [1]The White House on X: "If you want to see what's at stake, look at France. The future doesn't have to look like this." / X
- [2]Trump uses French unrest to warn of Democratic chaos in closing midterm message
- [3]‘Stupid talk’: France rejects Trump’s attempt to blame unrest on migration | Protests News | Al Jazeera
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