The US is notable for its freedom of speech and expression in its constitution. The kinds of remarks made by this French citizen would have to constitute active

The US is notable for its freedom of speech and expression in its constitution. The kinds of remarks made by this French citizen would have to constitute active, meaningful threats against the state (read: more than just "The US president is a dumbass") to fall outside of our freedom of speech laws. I can tell my elected officials "I hope you choke on that grape". I can't tell my elected officials "I'm going to make you choke on that grape".