Rioters Target French Cities

French protests turned violent with looted stores and burned cars.

Over 2,400 Rioters Arrested

More than 2,400 rioters have been locked up nationwide.

Macron Expresses Anger

President Macron admitted feeling both anger and shame over the riots.

Petit's Critique of Rioters

Petit called rioters 'thugs' who destroy everything and plunder.

“It's thugs because their cowardice is what unites them”

Petit Defends Taxpayers

Petit defended hardworking citizens fed up with inflation and government policies.

“You shouldn't mix up the people who manifested yesterday”

Petit Targets Homegrown Radicals

Petit warned native-born rioters to 'go back from where you came'.

“And all those who were born with a French passport, break yourselves [get lost]”

Petit Demands Macron Act

Petit urged Macron to protect honest citizens from rioters.

“I'm addressing the political class, starting with our dear president, Mr. Macron”