02.04.2026 09:40
In a speech at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump targeted French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump stated, "Macron, whose wife treats him very poorly... He is still trying to recover from the right hook he took to the chin." He also revealed that he requested military support for the Gulf but received a rejection from France.
US President Donald Trump targeted French President Emmanuel Macron in statements made at the White House. Trump's references to both personal life allegations and the discussion between the two leaders drew attention.
REFERENCE TO MACRON THROUGH HIS WIFE
In his speech, Trump referred to past allegations regarding Macron's personal life, saying, "I called France, Macron. You know, the one whose wife treats him very badly... He is still trying to recover from that right hook he took to the jaw."
“WILL YOU SEND A SHIP?” HE ASKED
Trump stated that he requested support for the Gulf region during a phone call with Macron. He recounted that he said in the conversation, “Emmanuel, we need a little help in the Gulf. If you can, can you send a ship right away?” clearly expressing that he was asking for military support.
REJECTION RESPONSE FROM MACRON
Trump said that Macron responded negatively to this request. He reported that Macron said, “No, we can't do that. But we can do it after the war is won,” to which he replied, “I don’t need it after the war is won.”
TENSION MESSAGE
Trump's statements were interpreted as a signal of tension in diplomatic relations between the US and France.