United States President Donald Trump has once again made strong remarks about Islam. Reacting to students’ protests in France on Tuesday, Trump blamed the protests on mass migration and Islam. He claimed that the unrest was not really about schools. His remarks came as France sees demonstrations, led by students, who have been protesting over problems in the country's schools, including poor conditions and concerns about education.

Trump Links France Protests To Islam

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "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!" His comments have brought fresh attention to his long history of controversial remarks about Islam and other religions.

A Long History Of Religious Rhetoric

While Trump has a long record of making controversial remarks about religion, his comments about Islam have been among the most criticised. Over the years, he has repeatedly linked Islam with terrorism, immigration and national security, drawing widespread condemnation.

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When Trump Said, 'I Think Islam Hates Us'

One of Trump's most famous remarks about Islam came during his first presidential campaign in 2016. In an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Trump said: “I think Islam hates us.” Back then, he spoke about "tremendous hatred" and said it was difficult to separate radical Islam from Islam more broadly.

Call For A Muslim Entry Ban

Prior to 2016 comments, Trump had already faced major criticism in December 2015 after calling for restrictions on Muslims entering the US. His campaign called for "a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what the hell is going on." He had advocated for the proposal by linking it to concerns about terrorism and national security.

Comments About Religious Figures

Trump's controversial remarks have not been just limited to Islam. He has also publicly clashed with religious leaders, including Pope Leo XIV. In May 2026, Trump had criticised the Pope over his position on Iran, saying, “I think he’s endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people.”

He is also known for frequently questioning the legitimacy or depth of his opponents' faith. In 2011, he suggested that former US President Barack Obama was secretly a practicing Muslim. Similarly, at a campaign rally in Jacksonville, Florida in 2015, he had questioned Ben Carson's Seventh-day Adventist faith, saying “Seventh-day Adventist, I don't know about. I just don't know about"

According to accounts from his former White House aides published by The Atlantic, Trump also expressed cynicism toward various religious communities in private settings. Former staffers stated that he occasionally ridiculed specific evangelical practices, questioned certain Mormon doctrines, and relied on stereotypes when discussing Jews.

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