We and our partners do the following data processing based on your consent: store and/or access information on a device, personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development Live: Vance blames immigration for violence during protests in France A fire burns at City Hall in Limoges after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action on October 17, 2026. © Pascal Lachenaud, US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for violence during protests in France on Saturday, sharing footage of a city hall on fire and warning Americans that congressional Democrats sought a similar future for the United States. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Vance blames immigration for violence during protests in France US Vice President JD Vance posted on X Saturday blaming immigration for violence during protests in France, while sharing a video showing the city hall in Limoges on fire.
"Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion. They ignored fundamental questions of assimilation and compatibility. They were told it would lead to this and they didn't listen," Vance wrote on X.
"I pray that France, a beautiful country of amazing people, will stop this madness before more of its landmarks burn," he added. Welcome to the France 24 liveblog covering the student protests in France. You can catch up on yesterday's key developments here. •Looters seized the opportunity to raid and vandalise a host of shops and businesses across France, from bakeries and supermarkets to tech stores. •A protester's hand was blown off by a police crowd-control grenade as nationwide demonstrations continued, with an estimated 800,000 people taking part. • Students, unions, and yellow vest protesters joined forces to protest against austerity measures and the cost of living.
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