‘Paris to become Muslim city’; Europe must shut borders: Trump

Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Paris will soon become a Muslim city, warning that Europe faces collapse unless governments shut their borders and deport migrants he accuses of hating their host countries, according to an ANI report.

Speaking outside the White House on Monday, Trump blamed immigration for the unrest sweeping France, rejecting explanations linked to education, domestic policies or energy pressures. He criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for allowing migrants into the country, arguing that the consequences of failing to restrict immigration were now evident.

"Emmanuel, look, he's a friend of mine. I told him a long time ago, you're making a big mistake in France. You're letting everybody from the world come in. The whole world is coming in," ANI quoted Trump. "And, as you know, Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon. And that wasn't the deal. That wasn't the deal. I told Emmanuel, you should close up your borders."

Trump also cited disturbances in France, Italy and other European countries to renew his demand for mass deportations, insisting that European nations must remove criminals and tighten border controls to preserve their future.

His remarks came as France struggled to contain violent unrest, with rioters looting businesses and setting public buildings ablaze. In Bordeaux, authorities imposed a week-long night curfew on unaccompanied minors following severe disturbances in the city centre.

The restriction, effective from Tuesday until October 26, prohibits those under 18 from public spaces between 10 pm and 7 am unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Nearly 120 people were arrested during the weekend violence in Bordeaux, prompting the deployment of hundreds of police officers and gendarmes.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu directed regional authorities to impose partial curfews in affected areas after two days of disturbances that officials attributed to ultra-left groups.

President Emmanuel Macron criticised security failures that contributed to the unrest but rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation. At least 2,400 people were reportedly arrested nationwide, while hundreds of businesses were looted or damaged.

Trump has used the crisis to intensify his campaign for sweeping immigration restrictions across Europe.