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Trump tells France ‘close your borders’ as police arrest 1,800 in violent protests

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Carter, C. (2026, October 18). Trump tells France ‘close your borders’ as police arrest 1,800 in violent protests. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4770091/trump-france-close-borders-protests/

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President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform on Sunday to comment on the violent protests in France, calling for the country to secure its borders against immigrants he described as having “hatred in their hearts.” According to reports, approximately 1,800 people were arrested during these demonstrations. Trump characterized the situation by stating, “France is burning!” and urged French authorities to take stricter immigration control measures before it becomes irreversible.

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On October 17, 2026, tens of thousands of protesters across France took to the streets against high living costs and deteriorating public services, with student-led protests over poor school conditions escalating into nationwide demonstrations. The protests included trade unions and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement, drawing criticism from President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. On October 18, the protests turned violent in several cities including Paris, Marseille, and Lille, with widespread looting and destruction of property; about 2,400 people were arrested. A synagogue was vandalized and Jewish businesses were ransacked during these riots, prompting calls for increased security measures to protect law-abiding citizens.

Written for “French Protests And Riots” on 2026-10-18, grounded in this article and the 78 other(s) covering the same event.

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The Guardian

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“Both articles describe violent protests in France on the same day with similar numbers of arrests.”

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