Macron condemns foreign leaders’ remarks on France unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned foreign leaders for making “unacceptable and stupid” claims about riots that erupted alongside largely peaceful demonstrations over the cost of living. He said there was no evidence foreign interference caused the unrest, but accused outside actors of spreading misleading information, including AI-generated images depicting events that never happened. Macron’s remarks appeared directed at U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who linked the violence to immigration and Islamist extremism as they faced upcoming elections. French authorities pledged a strong response to prevent further violence ahead of planned protests.