# Macron criticizes Trump for exploiting France riots in election

> Macron accuses Trump of using France riots for US election gain.
- Title: Macron criticizes Trump for exploiting France riots in…
- Summary: Macron accuses Trump of using France riots for US election gain. Macron says Trump and Netanyahu made 'stupid comments' about France riots to gain political…
- Keywords: emmanuel macron, donald trump, france riots, us midterm election, benny netanyahu, yellow vest movement, cost of living protests, france political crisis, news, politics, Macron, criticizes
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2038773/macron-takes-aim-at-trump-for-using-france-riots-for-election-gain
- Author: AFP
- Published: 2026-10-21T11:53:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: emmanuel macron, donald trump, france riots, us midterm election, benny netanyahu, yellow vest movement, cost of living protests, france political crisis, news, politics
## Macron targets Trump
President Emmanuel Macron spoke at a Qatar summit about Trump using France's riots for US election gain.

> There are people who campaign at France’s expense, leaders who are in campaign mode, whether here in the region or on the other side of the Atlantic
## France riots impact
France's government admitted losing control during street violence that looted shops and vandalized public buildings.
## Trump's stance
Trump linked France's unrest to migrants, jihadists, and communists in his anti-immigration campaign.
## Netanyahu's claim
Netanyahu called France's protests an 'invasion of extremist Islam' during his election campaign.
## Le Pen leads polls
Le Pen, a far-right leader, is the frontrunner in France's presidential race with surveys showing her leading by a wide margin.
## Cost of living protests
Over half a million people marched nationwide against rising living costs following four weeks of student protests.
## Government response
Macron's government imposed nighttime curfews in zones prone to protests and looting to prevent further violence.
## Financial impact
France's 10-year bond yield rose above five percent as investors demanded higher returns due to fiscal concerns.
## Market reaction
The Paris stock market fell amid concerns about France's growing debt and deficit.
## Moody's downgrade
Moody's ratings agency expected to lower its grade on France's public debt due to political instability.
## Yellow Vest plans
The Yellow Vest movement announced plans for a Paris march on Saturday starting from Bastille square.
## International reactions
The US, China, and Germany issued travel advisories for citizens in France due to the unrest.
## Political fragmentation
France's political landscape is so fragmented that Prime Minister Lecornu has little chance of winning swift parliamentary consensus.
## What happens next
Macron will chair a meeting of key ministers to receive a detailed account of the riots and plan further responses.
## Key takeaway

Macron says Trump and Netanyahu made 'stupid comments' about France riots to gain political advantage.