Macron: Trump and Netanyahu Run Their Campaigns 'at France's Expense'
French President Emmanuel Macron warned against using riots for political purposes at France's expense, accusing Trump and Netanyahu of manipulating information to benefit their election campaigns.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Doha (Agencies): French President Emmanuel Macron warned that recent riots abroad are being exploited for political purposes, accusing foreign leaders of harboring hatred toward France. Bloomberg reported that Macron told journalists yesterday during his visit to Qatar, “There is no clear foreign interference in the events that took place, but there is foreign manipulation of information.” Without naming them directly, Macron suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump, whose party is struggling in the midterm elections, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces general elections in the coming days, are running their electoral campaigns at France’s expense. As an example, Macron cited AI-generated images depicting scenes that never actually occurred in France, as well as fabricated reports claiming that migrants and Islamists had taken control of the country. Macron said, “All those who are now speaking ill of our country are people who do not love our country; therefore, these individuals make me feel distressed,” describing the comments of some foreign leaders as unacceptable and foolish.
