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Macron says Trump spread rumours about protests

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In short

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused US President Donald Trump of spreading misinformation about protests in France. During a visit to Qatar, Macron defended his government's response to the unrest, while accusing foreign political figures of spreading misleading narratives.

Key points

  • Macron accused Trump of spreading false information about protests in France.: Macron accused Trump of spreading false information about protests in France.
  • This comes after Macron's defense of his government's handling of the unrest.: This comes after Macron's defense of his government's handling of the unrest.
  • The accusations highlight tensions between Macron and Trump.: The accusations highlight tensions between Macron and Trump.

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Macron says Trump spread rumours about protests

Speaking during a visit to Qatar, French President Emmanuel Macron defended his government’s response to protests sweeping France, while accusing foreign political figures, including US President Donald Trump, of spreading misleading narratives about the unrest.

Published On 21 Oct 2026

Original source: www.aljazeera.com

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