President Donald Trump used a stop‑over in Texas during his midterm‑season rally to reiterate a warning he has given French President Emmanuel Macron for more than ten years. Trump told Fox News Digital that France could “lose” its country if it does not take decisive action on immigration.
Texas rally becomes platform for foreign‑policy warning
Addressing a crowd of supporters in Texas, Trump said, “It’s not a school problem. It’s an immigration problem. I’ve been saying that to President Macron for a long time, who I like a lot, by the way. But I said, ‘You’re going to end up losing your country if you don’t do something.’” He added that the situation in France and across Europe was “very sad” and that something “has to happen, and they better do something.”
Protests in France linked to immigration concerns
Trump’s comments came as France faces widespread street demonstrations that began as student grievances and have expanded into broader unrest. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that nearly 1,000 people were arrested during the latest wave of protests. President Macron blamed “ultra‑left groups whose aim is to bring down the Republic” and warned that any looting or property damage would be punished.
A Fox News Digital investigation identified roughly 50 Antifa‑aligned groups among nearly 300 organizations mobilizing around the protests, along with a network of communist, socialist, far‑left and anti‑Israel groups. Demonstrations have also turned violent in Rome and Tirana, where demonstrators set government buildings ablaze.
Trump cites his own immigration record
Trump pointed to his administration’s immigration policies as a safeguard that helped the United States avoid similar unrest. He told the outlet that the United States has not seen comparable riots because of the firm border and immigration measures enacted under his leadership.
Macron’s response to foreign criticism
Earlier in the week, President Macron rebuked foreign leaders who made what he called “unacceptable and even stupid” comments, suggesting they were false claims made for political gain. While he did not name Trump directly, the French leader’s remarks underscored the tension between European leaders and outside observers on the immigration debate.
Context of Trump‑Macron dialogue
Trump’s warning is not new. He first raised concerns about European immigration during his 2016 presidential campaign and has repeatedly urged European leaders to tighten borders. Macron, who assumed office in 2017, has faced mounting pressure from far‑left groups and public unrest as the country grapples with demographic and security challenges.
As the United States heads into the 2026 midterm elections, Trump’s remarks serve both a policy message and a political rallying cry for his base, emphasizing the perceived link between immigration control and national stability.
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