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French officials often attribute civil unrest to specific domestic issues like social inequality or policing, rather than immigration. This contrasts sharply with Trump's narrative. Their focus on 'ultra-left groups and criminals' suggests a belief that the recent events are opportunistic rather than ideologically driven by migrants.
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