The Guardian

Macron rebukes Trump and other foreign leaders over remarks on French unrest

Emmanuel Macron accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making misleading remarks about unrest in France for political advantage. Speaking in Qatar, he criticised what he described as manipulation of information after Saturday’s riots, but did not identify anyone by name. France was preparing for additional protests that weekend.

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Macron rebukes Trump and other foreign leaders over remarks on French unrest
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What to know

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    Macron named no individuals while speaking in Qatar and alleged information manipulation following Saturday’s riots.

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    France was preparing for further protests over the weekend.

Why it matters

The dispute over foreign leaders’ remarks comes as France prepares for further protests.

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