'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Notable Quotes
"This is not a show. We are talking about war and peace and the lives of men and women."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"When you want to be serious you don't say every day the opposite of what you said the day before."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"I feel like there is too much chatter, it's all over the place."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"I won't respond to them, they don't deserve a reply."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"For Donald Trump to speak to him like that and to speak of his wife in such a manner - I find that absolutely unacceptable."
— Manuel Bompard , Politician
Key People
Brigitte Macron is the First Lady of France.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
He is the coordinator of the France Unbowed party.
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The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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