More strong words from Donald Trump against Emmanuel Macron during a speech this Wednesday, a few hours before his speech to the American nation. The American president affirmed that his French counterpart “gets abused by his wife and barely recovers”referring to an episode involving Brigitte Macron and a gesture that occurred in May 2025 resembling a slap during a tour in Southeast Asia, reports Le Figaro.
During this same intervention, Donald Trump also mentioned a discussion with Emmanuel Macron about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic area for the transport of hydrocarbons. “Emmanuel, we would like some help in the Gulf, even if we eliminate the bad guys and destroy the ballistic missiles. Could you send warships immediately? “, he said.
“No, no, I don’t need it when the war is over Emmanuel”
According to the American president, Emmanuel Macron declined the request, responding that France could send ships “once the war is won”. A response that Donald Trump says he does not accept, having replied: “No, no, I don’t need it when the war is over Emmanuel. »
“They will manage on their own”
Earlier in the day, Donald Trump also affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz was not an American responsibility. “If France or another country wants to have its oil or its gas, they will go straight to the Strait of Hormuz and they will fend for themselves,” declared the American leader. And to add: “We have nothing to do about it. What happens in the strait does not concern us. »
The American president expressed his annoyance about the French head of state, believing that American efforts in the region are not sufficiently supported by their European allies. “This is how I discovered NATO”he added. And to continue: “NATO will not be there if we ever face a big crisis. » These comments are part of a series of criticisms from Donald Trump towards European allies, accused of being excessively dependent on the United States in defense matters.
