Macron criticizes foreign leaders' comments

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned "unacceptable and foolish" remarks made by foreign leaders after violent events in France on October 17. He expressed these views during a tour of the Middle East, emphasizing the divisive nature of such statements.

Macron highlights foreign influence

Macron stated that some foreign leaders were "campaigning on the back of France," referring to the timing near the U.S. Midterm elections. He claimed that while there was no visible foreign interference in the events, there was a manipulation of information.

French president cites information manipulation

Following the violence in France over the weekend, Macron accused foreign entities of manipulating information, which he said led to "unacceptable and foolish comments" from several leaders, including those from the U.S. and Israel.

Macron targets U.S. and Israeli leaders

From Doha on October 21, Macron specifically criticized the harsh comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump and the Israeli prime minister regarding the violence in France on October 17. He implied these leaders were using the situation for their own political gain.