Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests PBS News Hour - The Latest By: Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Β· Alexander Turnbull, Associated Press 18 October 2026 at 22:00 "Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable," Macron said in a televised address to the nation.