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France anger over Trump’s Macron dig that wife treats him “badly”

10 Sept 20:29 Key points summarised by AI

Donald Trump ignited anger in France by mocking President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, imitating a French accent and claiming she "treats him extremely badly."
Trump's remarks, made during a private lunch, were part of a broader criticism of NATO allies for their perceived lack of support in the war against Iran.
French politicians, including Macron's critics, condemned Trump's comments as "unacceptable" and undignified, arguing they distracted from critical global issues.
The US president also branded NATO a "paper tiger," continuing his ongoing criticism of the transatlantic alliance and suggesting a potential reevaluation of the US relationship with it.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.