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Macron Blames Far-Right for Trappes Shooting Racism

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  • President Emmanuel Macron accused far-right politicians of fostering racism after the Trappes shooting.
  • Prosecutors said 39-year-old suspect Kevin T targeted “African or Muslim type” victims.
  • Police found the suspect’s belongings included Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” and National Rally stickers.
  • Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko urged banning National Rally speakers for racist rhetoric.
  • Sociologist Solène Brun said far-right ideas are normalising within French government.