Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Trump blames immigration for unrest in France
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U.S. President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest in France, saying the country was “burning” and describing it as declining. He also claimed Paris would soon become a “Muslim city.”
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest in France and said Paris would soon become a “Muslim city.”
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 8:34 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Trump’s remarks were prompted by unrest in France.
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