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Oct 18, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET
Vance blames immigration for violence at France protests
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US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration and what he called problems of “assimilation” for violence during protests in France on Saturday. He shared footage of a city hall on fire and warned Americans that congressional Democrats sought a similar future for the United States.
WHO: US Vice President JD Vance
WHAT: Vance blamed immigration and problems of assimilation for violence during protests in France and warned Americans that congressional Democrats sought a similar future for the United States.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: Vance was responding to violence during protests in France.
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