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 Europe live – latest updates…
The Guardian reports: French president criticises leaders for spreading misleading information as country prepares for further protests this weekend Europe live – latest updates 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.
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