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Mike Johnson warns Democrats could bring French-style chaos to US
House Speaker Mike Johnson says open borders caused French riots, Democrats risk similar mayhem in US.
In brief
House Speaker Mike Johnson says open borders caused French riots, Democrats risk similar mayhem in US. House Speaker Mike Johnson claims open borders led to French riots, warning Democrats could cause similar chaos in the US. Originally reported by New York Post.
House Speaker Mike Johnson claims
House Speaker Mike Johnson said open borders caused French riots and widespread looting, arson, and police clashes.
“open borders caused a weekend of mayhem across france that brought widespread looting, arson and clashes with police”
Johnson warns Democrats risk chaos
Johnson argued Democrats returning to power would implement open borders and criminal immigration, leading to US chaos.
“if democrats take back control, it will be open borders and criminal illegals overrunning our country”
Trump and Vance blame migration
President Trump and VP JD Vance similarly blamed mass migration for French unrest, accusing left-wing politicians of fanning flames.
“you should close up your borders”
French protests escalate
Protests in Paris began over school conditions and broadened to economic issues like inflation and fuel prices.
“protests started last month focused on school conditions and have broadened to include economic concerns about inflation and fuel prices”
Riots damage businesses
Videos showed mobs ransacking luxury stores, throwing items at police, and burning historic town halls in Limoges.
“mask intruders torched the historic town hall in limoges and as many as 2000 businesses across the country were damaged”
French leaders blame left
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed Jean-Luc Mélenchon for fomenting the riots, while Mélenchon accused police of starting violence.
“police violence instigated protesters”
Conservatives prepare for elections
Republicans aim to use French unrest to gain advantage ahead of November 3 congressional elections.
“republicans are attempting to harness the news from france weeks ahead of the nov 3 congressional elections”
Trump's revolution comment
Trump joked about joining French revolutions after his $5,000 rebate checks, saying France is 'so damn good for revolutions.'
“france seems to be so damn good for revolutions it’s unbelievable”
What to remember
House Speaker Mike Johnson claims open borders led to French riots, warning Democrats could cause similar chaos in the US.
