Paris: (RightNow) French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks, calling him a ‘fool’. Trump blamed Muslim immigrants for protests and riots in France.

On October 19, Trump claimed Paris could soon become a Muslim city. He warned Europe that failure to close borders could lead to its downfall.

Macron labeled Trump’s statement as not only incorrect but foolish. He stated that portraying France’s events as a Muslim attack is against reality.

The French President accused American leaders of using France’s situation for political purposes. Macron mentioned no evidence of foreign interference in France.

It is noteworthy that on October 17, over 5 lakh people protested against inflation in France. Looting during the demonstrations escalated into riots.