Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots

French President Emmanuel Macron accused foreign leaders of exploiting recent riots in France for electoral gain. He criticized unnamed leaders for their comments, suggesting they were influenced by misinformation, including AI-generated fake videos. Macron emphasized that there was no foreign interference in the riots but acknowledged manipulation of information afterward. He specifically mentioned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former US President Trump, who made controversial statements regarding the riots. The French government reported significant arrests and acknowledged police struggles during the unrest, which stemmed from protests over living conditions. EU regulators are investigating potential foreign disinformation campaigns related to the riots.