Macron slams as 'stupid' claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots

French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Wednesday that foreign leaders are attempting to leverage France’s current social tensions for political advantage. He specifically mentioned leaders from across the Atlantic in his remarks. This comes in the wake of a weekend marked by street violence and looting.

• Foreign leaders are attempting to exploit France’s tense social climate.
• This exploitation is being done for political gain.
• The statement follows a weekend of street violence and looting.
• Leaders from ‘on the other side of the Atlantic’ were specifically mentioned.