Anger In France Over Trump’s Macron Dig That Wife Treats Him Badly

A fresh diplomatic row has erupted between France and the United States after President Donald Trump made disparaging comments about the relationship between French President Emmanuel Macron and the First Lady, Brigitte Macron. During a televised rally on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Trump suggested that the French leader was "weak" and claimed, without evidence, that Macron’s wife "treats him badly" behind closed doors.

The comments, which Trump linked to France’s current stance on NATO and European trade policies, have been met with swift and fierce condemnation from across the French political spectrum. A spokesperson for the Élysée Palace described the remarks as "unacceptable, sexist, and beneath the dignity of the office of the Presidency." The statement further noted that such personal attacks have no place in international diplomacy and only serve to undermine the historic alliance between the two nations.

French citizens and social media users have expressed outrage, with many calling for a formal apology and a review of bilateral relations. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal also weighed in, stating that France would not be bullied or distracted by "baseless schoolyard insults." Conversely, some of Trump’s supporters have defended the rhetoric as part of his "unfiltered" communication style aimed at asserting American dominance. International observers warn that this personal friction could complicate upcoming G7 negotiations and security cooperation in the Middle East, as the relationship between the two world leaders reaches a new low.