French journalist and author of the book "An Almost Perfect Couple," Florian Tardif, has made a striking claim regarding French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing information published by the Daily Mail, that the journalist alleged Brigitte Macron slapped the French leader after discovering he had been exchanging messages with an Iranian actress.
During a radio appearance, Tardif noted that Brigitte Macron saw messages on the president's phone from a well-known Iranian actress. According to his account, Emmanuel Macron maintained a "platonic relationship" with the actress for several months before eventually sending more personal messages. The journalist further claimed that the French President expressed his admiration for the actress's beauty in these communications, citing sources close to Macron for the information.
This development comes amid ongoing public scrutiny of the private lives of French political figures, a topic that has historically garnered significant media attention in France. While the French presidency typically maintains a strict boundary between official duties and private matters, such allegations often spark debate regarding the transparency and personal conduct of high-ranking officials. The relationship between Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, has been a subject of public interest since his first election in 2017, often portrayed as a central pillar of his political persona.