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Macron calls Trump's comments on French unrest 'stupid'

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French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders, including those "on the other side of the Atlantic," were exploiting France's social unrest for political gain, calling such claims "stupid." The remarks followed a weekend of street violence and looting in France and came after President Trump linked the unrest to Muslim migrants. Macron also said Trump does not like France and distorts its troubles.

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