Midterms 2026: how Donald Trump is benefiting from the political crisis in France

Donald Trump is closely monitoring the protests in France, particularly the violence since October 17, using these events for electoral purposes ahead of the midterm elections. He attributes the unrest to immigration issues, urging to "close the borders" to avoid problems. This focus reflects concerns within Trump's camp, as analyzed by Piotr Smolar, a correspondent for Le Monde in Washington.