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Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
U.S. election will be Nov. 3 as planned, Trump advisers say
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U.S. election will be Nov. 3 as planned, Trump advisers say
13 Sept 10:48Key points summarised by AI
White House and Trump campaign officials confirmed the U.S. election will proceed on November 3rd, despite President Trump's earlier suggestions of a delay.
Trump's musings on delaying the vote were immediately rejected by both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, the only branch with authority for such a change.
The President's concerns stemmed from his unsubstantiated claims that expanded mail-in balloting would lead to widespread voter fraud.
Critics dismissed Trump's idea as a distraction from negative economic news, with some experts warning it could undermine public faith in the election process.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key points summarised by AI
President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.