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Politicians Target Wembanyama Over Paris Protests
French politicians accuse NBA star Victor Wembanyama of supporting violent protests in Paris.
In brief
French politicians accuse NBA star Victor Wembanyama of supporting violent protests in Paris. French politicians accuse Victor Wembanyama of supporting violent Paris protests after he shared a meme about student unrest. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Wembanyama joins French protests
Victor Wembanyama stood with students during September 2026 protests in France.
Politicians attack Wembanyama
Deputy of French National Assembly Laure Lavalette called for Wembanyama to be condemned after his X post.
“Send him the bill”
Protests turn violent
Over 1,500 arrests reported as luxury stores and historical sites were looted in Paris.
Wembanyama's support for students
Wembanyama said student protests address systemic inequalities and he supports young people speaking up.
“These are systemic inequalities, problems so deep-rooted that, in fact, I’m glad that high-school students and young people in general are speaking up”
Wembanyama faces backlash
Mayor of Nice called for Wembanyama to be condemned for supporting violent protests.
The essence
French politicians accuse Victor Wembanyama of supporting violent Paris protests after he shared a meme about student unrest.
