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Trump Uses France Riots as Midterm Warning at Kansas Rally
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Trump Cites France Unrest at Midterm Rally
At a rally in Wichita, Kansas, former President Donald Trump warned supporters that the civil disturbances currently unfolding in France should serve as a “wake-up call” ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. He framed the French riots as a consequence of immigration policies, linking them to “migrants, jihadists and communists” and asserting that European left-wing leaders have “undermined their countries.” Trump told the crowd that the United States has avoided a similar fate because of its own immigration crackdown.
Background & Context
The French unrest referenced by Trump involves street protests and clashes that began earlier in the week, though the source provides no further details on the causes or participants. In the United States, immigration has become a central theme of the 2024 election cycle, with Trump repeatedly emphasizing border security as a distinguishing issue between his platform and that of Democratic opponents.
Official Statements & Responses
During the speech, Trump claimed he had previously warned French President Emmanuel Macron to tighten border controls, recalling the admonition, “Close your border or you will lose France.” The former president concluded by accusing Democrats of seeking to bring the same instability to America.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If you want to see what is at stake in this election, just look at what’s happening in France,” — Donald Trump, happening here’ president
- “Close your border or you will lose France,” — Donald Trump, happening here’ president
- “They’re losing their country, they’re losing Europe,” — Donald Trump, happening here’ president
