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October 19th, 2026: Europe Erupts in Riots & Trump Delays Russia Sanctions
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
- First up—France suffers some of its worst unrest in years, with nearly 1,800 arrests, hundreds of injured police officers, and a historic town hall set ablaze. Violent demonstrations also erupt elsewhere in Europe, raising fresh concerns about political instability across the continent.
- Later in the show—President Trump delays sweeping new sanctions against Russia just before they were scheduled to take effect, prompting criticism from lawmakers and questions about Washington's strategy for pressuring Vladimir Putin.
- Plus—Egypt signals…
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