US President Donald Trump has appeared in a joint photograph with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing reports from Sky News, this marks the first time the leaders have been captured together following controversial comments made by the US President regarding the Macron couple's marriage.
The publication notes that this encounter is significant as it is the first time Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron have appeared in the same frame as the US President since his remarks sparked public discussion. The G7 summit, which brings together the leaders of the world's seven largest advanced economies, serves as a critical platform for diplomatic engagement and addressing global geopolitical challenges.
The controversy stems from comments made by US President Donald Trump on April 2, when he suggested that the French President was still recovering from a "punch to the chin" from his wife. This remark was an apparent reference to footage circulated during the Macrons' visit to Vietnam, which triggered widespread speculation on social media. In the video, Brigitte Macron appeared to make a gesture toward her husband at the aircraft door. The Élysée Palace later clarified that the incident was an internal family joke.
Following the US President's comments, Emmanuel Macron criticized the remarks as "inappropriate," stating that his American counterpart's words were neither "refined" nor "dignified."
