Trump Links France Student Protests to Mass Migration and Islam Ahead of Midterms

US President Donald Trump attributed the student protests in France to “mass migration” and “Islam,” utilizing the unrest to promote his global right-wing narrative ahead of challenging midterm elections.

Writing on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump stated: “What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country!”

In reality, the protests center on resources allocated to the education sector. Since late September, French students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country to demand better conditions, leading to sporadic clashes with security forces. Additionally, more than a quarter of a million demonstrators took to the streets nationwide on Tuesday, according to the newspaper “Le Monde”.

The French newspaper reports that prominent figures within the pro-Trump “Make America Great Again” movement have been exploiting the protests in France to reinforce their views on immigration ahead of the US midterm elections scheduled for next month. Commentators aligned with the movement have repeatedly shared videos showing the unrest in France, with Trump ally Glenn Beck stating on Monday that the riots serve as a clear warning to the rest of the West.

The French newspaper also noted that Republicans have intensified their focus on immigration and anti-transgender rhetoric amid concerns that low approval ratings and threats of war with Iran could cause them to lose control of Congress.

President Donald Trump previously spoke with reporters while in flight on Air Force One from Shannon, Ireland to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on September 13, according to Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP.