Trump says will free US Capitol rioters if reelected

13 Sept 13:06 Key points summarised by AI

Donald Trump pledged to free individuals jailed for the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, referring to them as "hostages," if he is reelected as president.
Trump posted these commitments on his Truth Social platform, additionally promising to shut down the border with Mexico as one of his first acts in office.
Since the riot, approximately 1,358 defendants have been charged, with about 500 having been sentenced to prison terms.
This is not the first time Trump has labeled the imprisoned rioters as "hostages" or called for their release.
Trump currently faces four criminal indictments, including two related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key 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.