Violent Protests Grip France Amid Soaring Inflation; Trump Mocks Unrest

Nationwide protests in France against inflation escalated into street violence, widespread looting, and fires in cities including Paris and Limoges.

US President Donald Trump mocked the unrest, while Vice President JD Vance attributed the violence to failures in immigration and integration policies.

President Emmanuel Macron vowed to prosecute vandals who damaged town halls and businesses, as the interior ministry reported up to 800,000 protesters.