Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of making ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest

French president criticises leaders for spreading misleading information as country prepares for further protests this weekend

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Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s street unrest for political gain, as the country prepared for more protests this weekend.

Speaking during a visit to Qatar, the French president did not name names but said “manipulation of information” after Saturday’s riots had led to “comments that are as unacceptable as they are stupid, from many people, including foreign leaders” – including those “on the other side of the Atlantic”.