US EditionMacron Highlights Europe’s Reliability, Critiques Countries That Act Without Warning
Macron said Europe’s reliability matters as France and Japan signed roadmaps on critical minerals and defense cooperation amid the energy crisis.
- On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron praised Europe's "predictability" during his visit to Tokyo, contrasting it with countries that "could hurt you without even informing you" in an apparent swipe at President Donald Trump.
- President Trump lashed out at France on Tuesday, writing on social media that Paris had been "very unhelpful" during the war with Iran, claiming Macron refused to send ships to the Gulf when requested.
- In an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK, Macron clarified that France is not participating in the military offensive launched by the United States and Israel, noting the country was not consulted.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Macron agreed on maintaining stable material supplies and ensuring navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz, where Japan sources 95% of its oil.
- Macron will fly to South Korea on Thursday to continue discussions on the "current energy crisis," while Trump has branded NATO a "paper tiger," signaling deeper alliance tensions.
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The US president made fun of the airport video last year at a working lunch where they discussed the Iran war.
On Wednesday, the American president had once again assured that his French counterpart "is being mistreated by his wife and he barely recovers from the right which he received at the jaw".
US President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron, claiming he was "still recovering" from being "punched in the jaw by his wife, Brigitte Macron." This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Le Figaro and The Guardian. Read also: Trump blackmailed Europe by halting arms supplies to Ukraine, - FT Specifically, the American president claimed his French counterpart was "being abused by his wife," adding that he was "still recovering f…
Trump claims Emmanuel Macron is treated ‘extremely badly’ by wife Brigitte
Donald Trump mocked French president Emmanuel Macron, saying he is treated “extremely badly” by his wife in a video briefly shared by the White House before getting deleted, on Wednesday (1 April). "I called up France, Macron, whose wife treats him extremely badly and he’s still recovering from the right to the jaw," Trump said, seemingly referring to Macron being pushed in the face during an incident on a plane in Vietnam. Trump was recounting a
The US President is upset about France's lack of support in the Iran war. He makes fun of French President Macron at an appearance.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has mocked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Thursday and regretted that "his wife treated him extremely badly," statements he has made referring to the supposed slap inflicted on him in May 2025 by the First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron, upon his arrival in Vietnam. Trump's comments have taken place shortly before he addressed the nation. Thus, the New York tycoon, who has again criti…
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