Trump mocks French protests as Limoges town hall spire collapses

Summary

Donald Trump mocked the protests, saying France seemed “good for revolutions,” Hindustan Times reports; his remarks came after around 550,000 people took part on Saturday, according to France’s interior ministry. Euronews reports that a spire collapsed at the historic Limoges town hall as protests turned violent in several parts of France, with authorities also reporting around 550,000 participants nationwide. This follows earlier reports that police used tear gas and batons to disperse unsanctioned marches during the protests.

Timeline

1. Euronews

   18 Oct 2026, 06:25 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that a spire collapsed at the historic Limoges town hall amid violent protests across France, with authorities saying around 550,000 people took part nationwide.

2. Hindustan Times

   18 Oct 2026, 06:54 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Donald Trump mocked the protests, saying France seemed “good for revolutions”; his remarks came after around 550,000 people took part, according to the country’s interior ministry.