State Department Backs Trump's France Claims as 3,000 Shops Are Looted
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 23
State Department Backs Trump's France Claims as 3,000 Shops Are Looted
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 23
Summary
Tommy Pigott said the State Department considers Trump's comments on France "spot on" after Emmanuel Macron rebuked foreign leaders for "unacceptable and stupid comments" about the unrest.
Trump had told a rally that France was being overrun by migrants, jihadists and communists, while Pigott argued mass migration is "inherently destabilizing" and said Washington opposes international efforts that encourage it.
More than 3,000 shops were looted and about 2,500 people were taken into custody after last weekend's nationwide protests, with more demonstrations scheduled in Paris on Saturday.
Paris businesses have begun boarding up windows and the Louvre and other major museums plan to close, underscoring fears that the unrest could flare again.
The State Department also urged Americans in France to enroll in its STEP travel-alert system and contact embassies or consulates for security help.