Trump blames France protests on migration, Islam

Donald Trump blamed France’s student protests on mass migration and Islam, claiming they were not about schools, despite demonstrators citing teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. The protests began in September and spread to cities nationwide; on Tuesday, roughly 256,000 people attended, according to French authorities, while organizers estimated about 450,000. Some demonstrations led to clashes with police, and officials reported damage at 24 schools and injuries to 78 education staff. Trump’s comments echoed broader anti-immigration messaging from his administration and MAGA allies as the United States approached midterm elections.