Washington DC, Oct. 18 -- US President Donald Trump ridiculed the severe turmoil unfolding in France, making sarcastic remarks about the nation being a prime location for uprisings as demonstrations over the increasing cost of living flared into violent confrontations with law enforcement, extensive looting and fires.

"Let's go to France? It's a lovely place. No riots, no revolutions. You know, France seems to be so damn good for revolutions. It's unbelievable. Let's go to France and join the revolution," Donald Trump said, mocking the crisis in the European nation.

Donald Trump's comments came as France experienced widespread destruction following a day of intense protests nationwide. The disturbances followed weeks of student demonstr...