Macron Rejects Interior Minister's Resignation After Weekend of Violent Protests in France
Photo: Fox NewsHow the sides differ Left sources have not covered it; right sources stress criticism of Macron's concert attendance, while alternative sources stress the rejected resignation, higher arrest and injury figures, and Macron acknowledging failures.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday rejected the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez after a weekend of violent protests across France. Nearly 2,400 people were arrested and almost 1,000 police and gendarmes were injured on Saturday, according to one report, while another account put the arrests at nearly 1,800. Macron faced questions over his response, including criticism for attending a concert as the riots escalated, and was preparing to address the nation.
Left-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while alternative/independent and right-leaning outlets had. Right-leaning Breitbart leads with Macron refusing the resignation as the country reels from riots. Fox News leads with criticism of Macron over the concert, the arrest toll and his coming address. Alternative outlet France 24 also leads with the rejected resignation but gives the larger arrest and police injury figures, notes that Macron acknowledged failures, and features its international affairs editor. All three agree Macron kept Nuñez in post.
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France 24 leads with the rejected resignation, citing nearly 2,400 arrests and almost 1,000 injured officers, and notes Macron acknowledging failures. It features its own international affairs editor.
Breitbart leads with Macron refusing the resignation amid riots. Fox News stresses criticism of Macron for attending a concert, a figure of nearly 1,800 arrests, and his upcoming national address.