Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots
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French President Emmanuel Macron has accused unnamed foreign leaders of exploiting recent riots in France for their own domestic political agendas and to win votes at home.
While Macron did not name specific individuals, media reports indicate the remarks were an apparent swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, both of whom face upcoming elections. Macron specifically dismissed previous comments made by Trump regarding the French protests as 'stupid.'
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ABC News (AU) (AU)Focuses directly on Macron's direct insult labeling Trump's comments as 'stupid'.
BBC World (GB)Contextualizes the remarks as an apparent swipe at Netanyahu and Trump's upcoming elections.