US President Donald Trump has attributed the ongoing student protests in France to what he described as “out of control mass migration” and what he alleged was an attempt by Islam to take over the country.

Trump made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform as thousands of students and other demonstrators took to the streets across France to demand improved conditions in the country’s education system.

“What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country!” Trump said.

The protests, which have spread across several French cities, have been driven largely by concerns over the state of the education system, including shortages of teachers, overcrowded classrooms, inadequate facilities and pressure on students.

French authorities and reports on the demonstrations have not identified religious demands as a central issue behind the protests.

The demonstrations have nevertheless escalated in some areas, with clashes reported between protesters and police. Security forces have been deployed to several locations as authorities attempt to contain the unrest.

French officials have acknowledged concerns surrounding education and pledged measures to address staffing shortages and improve conditions in schools.

Trump’s comments have attracted attention because of their alignment with his longstanding political position on immigration and his broader MAGA movement, which has made opposition to mass migration a major political issue.

His intervention also comes ahead of the United States midterm elections, where immigration remains a key issue for Republican voters and candidates.

The French protests have similarly become a subject of political debate within the country, although the immediate demands publicly associated with the student movement remain focused on education and school conditions rather than immigration or religious issues.

Trump’s comments therefore represent his political interpretation of the unrest, rather than an explanation supported by the principal demands publicly advanced by the protesters.