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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned world leaders including US President Donald Trump on October 21, 2026, for attempting to exploit riots and looting that occurred alongside peaceful demonstrations in France on Saturday for their own political advantage. Macron characterized their comments as "stupid" and accused them of misusing fake artificial intelligence videos to distort events. Another wave of demonstrations against France's worsening cost of living is planned for the coming Saturday, as the country continues to grapple with social unrest and international scrutiny of its handling of recent violence.