Macron calls foreign leaders’ remarks on France unrest “unacceptable and stupid,” condemns AI protest images and pledges lawful steps to prevent renewed unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized remarks by foreign leaders about recent unrest in France, calling them “unacceptable and stupid.” His comments came after US President Donald Trump linked the unrest to immigration.

Macron also addressed what he described as the foreign political exploitation surrounding the events. He condemned AI-generated images of the protests, saying they showed scenes that never actually happened, and pledged to take lawful measures to prevent renewed unrest in France.