Trump’s dig at Macron that his ‘wife treats him badly’ sparks anger in France
France24 • 4/2/2026
Summary
US President Donald Trump made disparaging comments about French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte during a private lunch, stating that Macron's "wife treats him badly." This has sparked anger in France, leading even some of Macron's critics to defend him. Macron responded by saying the comments were "neither elegant nor up to standard."
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CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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