President Donald Trump says France's school protests show Islam wants to take over the country

On October 6, 2026, President Donald Trump commented on the ongoing school protests in France, saying they reflect out-of-control mass migration and that Islam wants to take over the country. The protests, which began in late September in the Paris region, have spread nationwide, with demonstrators demanding better school conditions. Police have detained over 6,000 people, mostly minors. Trump's remarks have intensified the debate over immigration and national identity in France.