Macron called the statements of some foreign leaders regarding migrants during the protests in France "unacceptable" and "stupid".

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders for their "unacceptable" and "stupid" comments regarding protests in France, accusing them of manipulating information. Speaking in Qatar, he expressed frustration over the portrayal of events in France, including false claims about migrants and Islamists. Macron specifically mentioned the spread of AI-generated images depicting non-existent scenes. He condemned political leaders who repeat these false narratives, asserting that they campaign against France. Upon returning to France, Macron plans to meet with ministers and intelligence officials for a detailed report on the protests and upcoming demonstrations.