French Cabinet Reminds Trump About 'Common Decency' After November 13 Critical Tweets

French Cabinet Reminds Trump About 'Common Decency' After November 13 Critical Tweets

French government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux reminded US President Donald Trump about "common decency" after the latter had lashed out at Paris in a series of angry tweets on the day of the third anniversary of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in the French capital.

PARIS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 14th November, 2018) French government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux reminded US President Donald Trump about "common decency" after the latter had lashed out at Paris in a series of angry tweets on the day of the third anniversary of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in the French capital.

On Tuesday, Trump, in his Twitter, lambasted Paris for high import tariffs on wine. He also reiterated his criticism of his counterpart Emmanuel Macron's proposal to create a trans-European army, and demanded in an ultimatum form that the bloc meet its financial commitments within NATO. He also personally attacked Macron, pointing to his "very low" approval rating and high unemployment rate of 10 percent. Trump also responded to Macron's recent criticism of his stances, saying, "there is no country more Nationalist than France, very proud people - and rightfully so!...... MAKE FRANCE GREAT AGAIN!"

"I will say a couple of words concerning these tweets.

Yesterday, it was November 13, and we were commemorating the murder of 130 of our fellow citizens, which took place three years ago in Paris. Therefore, I will respond in English: common decency," Griveaux said at a briefing on Wednesday.

It is not the first case when Trump's critical remarks face backlash from Paris. Back in May, Trump said in a speech before members of the National Rifle Association that the November 2015 attacks in Paris would have been "a whole different story" if people present had been carrying firearms. The French Foreign Ministry expressed its strong disapproval over the statement, demanding "respect for the memory of the victims."

Paris and its suburb of Saint Denis suffered several coordinated attacks on November 13, 2015. Several mass shootings and suicide bombings at the Stade de France stadium, cafes, restaurants and the Bataclan concert hall claimed the lives of 130 people and injured over 400.