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Macron was a member of the French Socialist Party (''Parti Socialiste'') in the past, in 2016 he founded the party [[En Marche!]] a leftist [[Liberalism|liberal]] party which supports, or is at least friendly towards, a federal [[European Union]], anti-[[Israel]] policies, and mass-immigration policies which continue after five years by President [[François Hollande|Hollande]].<ref>http://www.lemonde.fr/election-presidentielle-2017/article/2017/01/24/emmanuel-macron-faire-de-la-destitution-d-assad-un-prealable-a-tout-a-ete-une-erreur_5067903_4854003.html</ref>
Macron was a member of the French Socialist Party (''Parti Socialiste'') in the past, in 2016 he founded the party [[En Marche!]] a leftist [[Liberalism|liberal]] party which supports, or is at least friendly towards, a federal [[European Union]], anti-[[Israel]] policies, and mass-immigration policies which continue after five years by President [[François Hollande|Hollande]].<ref>http://www.lemonde.fr/election-presidentielle-2017/article/2017/01/24/emmanuel-macron-faire-de-la-destitution-d-assad-un-prealable-a-tout-a-ete-une-erreur_5067903_4854003.html</ref>
Former [[United States]] President [[Barack Obama]] spoke with Macron, indicating his support for the candidate in the 2017 French presidential election.<ref>Starr, Penny (April 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/obama-gently-waded-back-politics-speaks-phone-left-leaning-presidential-candidate-macron/ Obama ‘Gently Waded’ Back into Politics: Spoke on Phone with Left-Leaning Presidential Candidate Macron]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> After the first round, Obama explicitly endorsed Macron's candidacy.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/obama-endorses-macron-in-french-presidential-race.html Obama endorses Macron in French presidential race]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> By contrast, incumbent U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] called his opponent, the [[euroskeptic]] [[Marine Le Pen]], the strongest of the presidential candidates, particularly on borders and security;<ref>Multiple references:
Former [[United States]] President [[Barack Obama]] spoke with Macron, indicating his support for the candidate in the 2017 French presidential election.<ref>Starr, Penny (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/obama-gently-waded-back-politics-speaks-phone-left-leaning-presidential-candidate-macron/ Obama ‘Gently Waded’ Back into Politics: Spoke on Phone with Left-Leaning Presidential Candidate Macron]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> After the first round, Obama explicitly endorsed Macron's candidacy.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/obama-endorses-macron-in-french-presidential-race.html Obama endorses Macron in French presidential race]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> By contrast, incumbent U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] called his opponent, the [[euroskeptic]] [[Marine Le Pen]], the strongest of the presidential candidates, particularly on borders and security;<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/trump-touts-marine-le-pen-strongest-candidate-french-race/ Trump Touts Le Pen As ‘Strongest’ Candidate in French Presidential Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
*Tomlinson, Chris (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/trump-touts-marine-le-pen-strongest-candidate-french-race/ Trump Touts Le Pen As ‘Strongest’ Candidate in French Presidential Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
However, after the election, President Trump told Macron that "you were my guy":
However, after the election, President Trump told Macron that "you were my guy":
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-macron-campaign-idUSKBN18L2IY 'You were my guy,' Trump told Macron, French official says]. ''Reuters''. May 25, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-macron-campaign-idUSKBN18L2IY 'You were my guy,' Trump told Macron, French official says]. ''Reuters''. May 25, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
*Manchester, Julia (May 25, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/335226-trump-to-macron-you-were-my-guy Trump to France's newly elected Macron: 'You were my guy']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> and British politician and radio talk show host [[Nigel Farage]] endorsed Le Pen.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (May 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/03/farage-breaks-cover-french-election-want-see-le-pen-win/ Farage Breaks Cover on French Election: ‘I Want to See Le Pen Win’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>
*Manchester, Julia (May 25, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/335226-trump-to-macron-you-were-my-guy Trump to France's newly elected Macron: 'You were my guy']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> and British politician and radio talk show host [[Nigel Farage]] endorsed Le Pen.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (May 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/03/farage-breaks-cover-french-election-want-see-le-pen-win/ Farage Breaks Cover on French Election: ‘I Want to See Le Pen Win’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>
During the last days of the campaign, Macron stated that terrorism would be "part of our daily lives for the years to come."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/macron-terrorism-part-daily-lives-years-paris-shooting/ French Presidential Favourite Macron: Terrorism ‘Part of Our Daily Lives for Years to Come’ After Paris Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> He voiced opposition to arresting and deporting the known radical Islamists in France due to "intelligence" purposes.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/22/macron-arresting-deporting-terror-suspects/ Macron Against Arresting and Deporting Radical Islamists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref>
During the last days of the campaign, Macron stated that terrorism would be "part of our daily lives for the years to come."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/macron-terrorism-part-daily-lives-years-paris-shooting/ French Presidential Favourite Macron: Terrorism ‘Part of Our Daily Lives for Years to Come’ After Paris Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> He voiced opposition to arresting and deporting the known radical Islamists in France due to "intelligence" purposes.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/22/macron-arresting-deporting-terror-suspects/ Macron Against Arresting and Deporting Radical Islamists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref>
Macron won first place in the first round of the election, advancing to the runoff along with Le Pen.<ref>Berton, Elena (April 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/23/emmanuel-macron-marine-le-pen-in-runoff-for-french/ French voters reject establishment, send Macron and Le Pen to presidential runoff]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref>
Macron won first place in the first round of the election, advancing to the runoff along with Le Pen.<ref>Berton, Elena (April 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/23/emmanuel-macron-marine-le-pen-in-runoff-for-french/ French voters reject establishment, send Macron and Le Pen to presidential runoff]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref>
During the election runoff, a socially conservative group which promotes [[family values]], Manif pour Tous ("Protest for everyone"), strongly urged voters not to vote for Macron due to his extreme socially leftist and anti-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/french-conservative-pro-family-group-macron-anti-family/ French Conservative Pro-Traditional Marriage Group Calls Macron ‘Anti-Family’ Candidate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref>
During the election runoff, a socially conservative group which promotes [[family values]], Manif pour Tous ("Protest for everyone"), strongly urged voters not to vote for Macron due to his extreme socially leftist and anti-family policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/french-conservative-pro-family-group-macron-anti-family/ French Conservative Pro-Traditional Marriage Group Calls Macron ‘Anti-Family’ Candidate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref>
The media was desperate to influence the election outcome and framed Macron in a flattering light. They called Macron an independent centrist.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4437156/Leading-candidates-cast-votes-French-election.html Outsiders Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen sweep to victory as France Dailymail.uk]</ref> Yet he is a left-wing [[liberal]] (by US standards) who openly and strongly supports [[globalism]], extreme European integration and the EU, the politically socialist status quo, and left-wing former U.S. President Barack Obama. Macron is not much different from the current French president Hollande on social issues although on economic issues he is more pragmatic.
The media was desperate to influence the election outcome and framed Macron in a flattering light. They called Macron an independent centrist.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4437156/Leading-candidates-cast-votes-French-election.html Outsiders Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen sweep to victory as France Dailymail.uk]</ref> Yet he is a left-wing [[liberal]] (by US standards) who openly and strongly supports [[globalism]], extreme European integration and the EU, the politically socialist status quo, and left-wing former U.S. President Barack Obama. Macron is not much different from the current French president Hollande on social issues although on economic issues he is more pragmatic.
In April 2017, Macron refused to communicate and denied press access to the Russian state channel [[RT]], which his campaign accused of spreading [[fake news]] and disinformation.<ref>[http://www.france24.com/en/20170429-macron-campaign-drops-accreditation-kremlin-backed-media French presidential hopeful Macron bans Russian-state media from campaign trail]. ''France 24''. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.</ref><ref>https://www.rt.com/news/386538-macron-rt-accreditation-requests</ref> This measure is comparable to President Trump's decision to refuse several liberal media outlets, such as [[CNN]], from his press meetings, where there was much criticism about this "press ban" as opposed to the little criticism over Macron's actions, which exposes the further [[Liberal hypocrisy|hypocrisy by liberals]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/24/media-blocked-white-house-briefing-sean-spicer</ref>
In April 2017, Macron refused to communicate and denied press access to the Russian state channel [[RT]], which his campaign accused of spreading [[fake news]] and disinformation.<ref>[http://www.france24.com/en/20170429-macron-campaign-drops-accreditation-kremlin-backed-media French presidential hopeful Macron bans Russian-state media from campaign trail]. ''France 24''. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.</ref><ref>https://www.rt.com/news/386538-macron-rt-accreditation-requests</ref> This measure is comparable to President Trump's decision to refuse several liberal media outlets, such as [[CNN]], from his press meetings, where there was much criticism about this "press ban" as opposed to the little criticism over Macron's actions, which exposes the further [[Liberal hypocrisy|hypocrisy by liberals]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/24/media-blocked-white-house-briefing-sean-spicer</ref>
In a speech later in the campaign, Macron called the Le Pen voters/supporters "hateful cowards", "anti-France" and "true enemies", displaying his [[liberal values]].<ref name="DeplorableMoment">http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/04/macrons-deplorables-moment/</ref> This was seen as similar to Hillary Clinton's "deplorable" statement.<ref name="DeplorableMoment"/>
In a speech later in the campaign, Macron called the Le Pen voters/supporters "hateful cowards", "anti-France" and "true enemies", displaying his [[liberal values]].<ref name="DeplorableMoment">https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/04/macrons-deplorables-moment/</ref> This was seen as similar to Hillary Clinton's "deplorable" statement.<ref name="DeplorableMoment"/>
About nine gigabytes of data of emails from the campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron were posted online<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/macron-blasts-huge-hacking-attack-just-before-french-vote/ Macron Blasts Huge Hacking Attack Just Before French Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/05/as-bitter-french-campaign-ends-macrons-team-hit-by-hack.html As bitter French campaign ends, Macron's team hit by hack]. ''Fox News''. May 5, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref> by a user called EMLEAKS to Pastebin on Friday the fifth of May. The En Marche! Movement has been the victim of a massive and coordinated hack this evening which has given rise to the diffusion on social media of various internal information." the statement said.<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-election-macron-leaks-idUSKBN1812AZ</ref>
About nine gigabytes of data of emails from the campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron were posted online<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/news/macron-blasts-huge-hacking-attack-just-before-french-vote/ Macron Blasts Huge Hacking Attack Just Before French Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/05/as-bitter-french-campaign-ends-macrons-team-hit-by-hack.html As bitter French campaign ends, Macron's team hit by hack]. ''Fox News''. May 5, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref> by a user called EMLEAKS to Pastebin on Friday the fifth of May. The En Marche! Movement has been the victim of a massive and coordinated hack this evening which has given rise to the diffusion on social media of various internal information." the statement said.<ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-election-macron-leaks-idUSKBN1812AZ</ref>
==French president==
==French president==
Macron's first phone call as president-elect was to [[Angela Merkel]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/08/merkel-praises-macron-for-championing-a-united-europe-open-to-the-world-in-first-call-as-president/ Macron’s First Phone Call as French President-Elect Is to Chancellor Merkel]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> He assumed office on May 14, 2017,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/14/france-inaugurates-emmanuel-macron-as-new-president.html France inaugurates Emmanuel Macron as new president]. ''Fox News''. May 14, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2017.</ref> and immediately set to lobbying additional EU centralization.<ref>Edmunds, Donna Rachel (May 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/14/macron-spend-first-day-presidency-begging-germany-closer-european-integration/ Macron to Lobby Germany for Closer EU Integration on First Day as President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2017.</ref> Despite inviting U.S. climate scientists to move to France during the campaign, none had accepted his request by his early presidency.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (May 16, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/16/no-takers-yet-on-french-president-macrons-plea-for/ No takers yet on French President Macron’s plea for climate scientists to move to France]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> He received criticism for attempting to control media coverage over his administration,<ref>Corbet, Sylvie (May 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/18/frances-macron-holds-1st-cabinet-meeting-half-are-women.html French president talks to Putin, faces media troubles]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> and by 2018, his proposed reforms had stalled and his support had deeply fallen.<ref>Berton, Elena (September 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/11/emmanuel-macron-pro-business-reforms-france-stall/ 'Resistant to change': France's Macron sees pro-business reforms stall, popular support collapse]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.</ref>
Macron's first phone call as president-elect was to [[Angela Merkel]].<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/08/merkel-praises-macron-for-championing-a-united-europe-open-to-the-world-in-first-call-as-president/ Macron’s First Phone Call as French President-Elect Is to Chancellor Merkel]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> He assumed office on May 14, 2017,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/14/france-inaugurates-emmanuel-macron-as-new-president.html France inaugurates Emmanuel Macron as new president]. ''Fox News''. May 14, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2017.</ref> and immediately set to lobbying additional EU centralization.<ref>Edmunds, Donna Rachel (May 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/14/macron-spend-first-day-presidency-begging-germany-closer-european-integration/ Macron to Lobby Germany for Closer EU Integration on First Day as President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2017.</ref> Despite inviting U.S. climate scientists to move to France during the campaign, none had accepted his request by his early presidency.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (May 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/16/no-takers-yet-on-french-president-macrons-plea-for/ No takers yet on French President Macron’s plea for climate scientists to move to France]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> He received criticism for attempting to control media coverage over his administration,<ref>Corbet, Sylvie (May 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/18/frances-macron-holds-1st-cabinet-meeting-half-are-women.html French president talks to Putin, faces media troubles]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> and by 2018, his proposed reforms had stalled and his support had deeply fallen.<ref>Berton, Elena (September 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/11/emmanuel-macron-pro-business-reforms-france-stall/ 'Resistant to change': France's Macron sees pro-business reforms stall, popular support collapse]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.</ref>
Macron, a [[liberal elite]], chose an authoritarian and elitist governing style, and his administration's officials stated he would not hold question-answer press conferences because his thinking was too "complex" for journalists to understand.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/04/macron-announces-govern-like-jupiter-roman-king-gods/ Emmanuel Bonaparte: Macron Declares He Will Govern Like a Roman God]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref> He has been criticized for having an arrogant personality.<ref>Vinocur, Nicholas (September 20, 2017). [http://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macrons-arrogance-problem/ Emmanuel Macron’s arrogance problem]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref> In his first three months in office, Macron spent €26,000 (around $30,000) in makup-related expenses.<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (August 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/french-president-emmanuel-macron-spent-30000-on-makeup-related-expenses/article/2632522 French President Emmanuel Macron spent $30,000 on makeup-related expenses]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/25/frances-macron-spends-24000-on-makeup-in-three-months/ France’s Macron Spends £24,000 on Makeup in Three Months]. ''Breitbart News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref><ref>Brown, Benjamin (August 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/24/french-president-macrons-make-up-expenses-draw-scrutiny.html French President Macron's make-up expenses draw scrutiny]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> In July 2018, he came under criticism for spending hundreds of thousands of euros of taxpayer money on lavish expenses, such as a swimming pool and replacing tableware with individually-decorated dishes.<ref>Young, Zachary (July 9, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/france-versailles-king-emmanuel-macron-pledges-expenses-spending-humility-amid-outcry-over-pool-bespoke-crockery/ King Macron pledges humility after pool scandal]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2018.</ref>
Macron, a [[liberal elite]], chose an authoritarian and elitist governing style, and his administration's officials stated he would not hold question-answer press conferences because his thinking was too "complex" for journalists to understand.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/04/macron-announces-govern-like-jupiter-roman-king-gods/ Emmanuel Bonaparte: Macron Declares He Will Govern Like a Roman God]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref> He has been criticized for having an arrogant personality.<ref>Vinocur, Nicholas (September 20, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macrons-arrogance-problem/ Emmanuel Macron’s arrogance problem]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref> In his first three months in office, Macron spent €26,000 (around $30,000) in makup-related expenses.<ref>Giaritelli, Anna (August 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/french-president-emmanuel-macron-spent-30000-on-makeup-related-expenses/article/2632522 French President Emmanuel Macron spent $30,000 on makeup-related expenses]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/25/frances-macron-spends-24000-on-makeup-in-three-months/ France’s Macron Spends £24,000 on Makeup in Three Months]. ''Breitbart News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref><ref>Brown, Benjamin (August 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/24/french-president-macrons-make-up-expenses-draw-scrutiny.html French President Macron's make-up expenses draw scrutiny]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> In July 2018, he came under criticism for spending hundreds of thousands of euros of taxpayer money on lavish expenses, such as a swimming pool and replacing tableware with individually-decorated dishes.<ref>Young, Zachary (July 9, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/france-versailles-king-emmanuel-macron-pledges-expenses-spending-humility-amid-outcry-over-pool-bespoke-crockery/ King Macron pledges humility after pool scandal]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2018.</ref>
Rather than contemplate France's and Europe's historically low birth rates and population loss, Macron (who himself has no children) criticized Africans for having "seven or eight children per woman", which he said explains the continent's poor condition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/11/french-pm-emmanuel-macron-deemed-racist-for-dissing-african-fertility/ French PM Emmanuel Macron Deemed ‘Racist’ for Dissing African Fertility]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> In August 2018, he criticized his own country as being "Gauls who are resistant to change."<ref name="DaneFrenchman">Multiple references:
Rather than contemplate France's and Europe's historically low birth rates and population loss, Macron (who himself has no children) criticized Africans for having "seven or eight children per woman", which he said explains the continent's poor condition.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/11/french-pm-emmanuel-macron-deemed-racist-for-dissing-african-fertility/ French PM Emmanuel Macron Deemed ‘Racist’ for Dissing African Fertility]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> In August 2018, he criticized his own country as being "Gauls who are resistant to change."<ref name="DaneFrenchman">Multiple references:
*Duke, Selwyn (September 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29937-giddy-globalists-france-s-macron-says-true-dane-true-frenchman-does-not-exist Giddy Globalists: France’s Macron Says True Dane, True Frenchman “Does Not Exist”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
*Duke, Selwyn (September 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29937-giddy-globalists-france-s-macron-says-true-dane-true-frenchman-does-not-exist Giddy Globalists: France’s Macron Says True Dane, True Frenchman “Does Not Exist”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/30/macron-denmark-true-dane-frenchman/ Macron Tells Denmark ‘No Such Thing as a True Dane, True Frenchman’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
*Hale, Virginia (August 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/30/macron-denmark-true-dane-frenchman/ Macron Tells Denmark ‘No Such Thing as a True Dane, True Frenchman’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
===Abortion===
===Abortion===
Macron praised a May 2018 referendum in [[Ireland]] that legalized [[abortion]]s in the country, calling it "an essential symbol for women’s freedom."<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/27/childless-emmanuel-macron-theresa-may-celebrate-pro-abortion-vote-in-ireland/ Childless Emmanuel Macron, Theresa May Celebrate Pro-Abortion Vote in Ireland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://apnews.com/4874e725a3b64f029c08b7904ff5b34a The Latest: Macron: Ireland makes history with abortion vote]. ''Associated Press''. May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.</ref>
Macron praised a May 2018 referendum in [[Ireland]] that legalized [[abortion]]s in the country, calling it "an essential symbol for women’s freedom."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/27/childless-emmanuel-macron-theresa-may-celebrate-pro-abortion-vote-in-ireland/ Childless Emmanuel Macron, Theresa May Celebrate Pro-Abortion Vote in Ireland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://apnews.com/4874e725a3b64f029c08b7904ff5b34a The Latest: Macron: Ireland makes history with abortion vote]. ''Associated Press''. May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.</ref>
===Environmental policies===
===Environmental policies===
In attempting to adhere to the [[Paris climate agreement]], which Macron strongly supported, the Macron Administration stopped granting licenses for oil and gas exploration in France and its territories,<ref>Bamat, Joseph (June 23, 2017). [http://www.france24.com/en/20170623-france-stop-giving-oil-exploration-licences France to stop granting oil exploration licences]. ''France 24''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and it set a goal of ending the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2040 in its effort to comply with the agreement's carbon reduction goals.<ref>Henry, Devin (July 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/340809-france-to-end-sales-of-gasoline-diesel-vehicles-by-2040 France to end sales of gasoline, diesel vehicles by 2040]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Samuel, Henry (July 6, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/06/france-ban-petrol-diesel-vehicles-2040/ France to 'ban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040']. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Chrisafis, Angelique; Vaughan, Adam (July 6, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jul/06/france-ban-petrol-diesel-cars-2040-emmanuel-macron-volvo France to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref>
In attempting to adhere to the [[Paris climate agreement]], which Macron strongly supported, the Macron Administration stopped granting licenses for oil and gas exploration in France and its territories,<ref>Bamat, Joseph (June 23, 2017). [http://www.france24.com/en/20170623-france-stop-giving-oil-exploration-licences France to stop granting oil exploration licences]. ''France 24''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and it set a goal of ending the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2040 in its effort to comply with the agreement's carbon reduction goals.<ref>Henry, Devin (July 6, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/340809-france-to-end-sales-of-gasoline-diesel-vehicles-by-2040 France to end sales of gasoline, diesel vehicles by 2040]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Samuel, Henry (July 6, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/06/france-ban-petrol-diesel-vehicles-2040/ France to 'ban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040']. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Chrisafis, Angelique; Vaughan, Adam (July 6, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jul/06/france-ban-petrol-diesel-cars-2040-emmanuel-macron-volvo France to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref>
In an attack on U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s climate policies, Macron announced he would host a contest for American climate change scientists and award "Make Our Planet Great Again" grants to the winners.<ref>Multiple references:
In an attack on U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s climate policies, Macron announced he would host a contest for American climate change scientists and award "Make Our Planet Great Again" grants to the winners.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hale, Virginia (December 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/11/macron-winners-anti-trump-competition/ France to Reward Anti-Trump U.S. Academics With ‘Make Our Planet Great Again’ Cash Grants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Hale, Virginia (December 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/12/11/macron-winners-anti-trump-competition/ France to Reward Anti-Trump U.S. Academics With ‘Make Our Planet Great Again’ Cash Grants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Gonzales, Richard (December 11, 2017). [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/11/570036260/macron-awards-u-s-climate-scientists-grants-to-make-our-planet-great-again Macron Awards U.S. Climate Scientists Grants To 'Make Our Planet Great Again']. ''NPR''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Gonzales, Richard (December 11, 2017). [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/11/570036260/macron-awards-u-s-climate-scientists-grants-to-make-our-planet-great-again Macron Awards U.S. Climate Scientists Grants To 'Make Our Planet Great Again']. ''NPR''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Samuel, Henry (December 11, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/11/macron-announces-grants-make-planet-great-jibe-trump/ Macron announces grants to 'make our planet great again' in jibe at Trump]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*Samuel, Henry (December 11, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/11/macron-announces-grants-make-planet-great-jibe-trump/ Macron announces grants to 'make our planet great again' in jibe at Trump]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2pBHy France unveils winners of 'Make Our Planet Great Again' grants ahead of climate summit]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref> By December 2017, 13 climate scientists accepted his offer.<ref>Delingpole, James (December 15, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/15/delingpole-lucky-for-some-13-u-s-climate-scientists-lured-to-macrons-france/ Delingpole: Lucky for Some, 13 U.S. Climate Scientists Lured to Macron’s France]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 16, 2017.</ref>
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2pBHy France unveils winners of 'Make Our Planet Great Again' grants ahead of climate summit]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved December 11, 2017.</ref> By December 2017, 13 climate scientists accepted his offer.<ref>Delingpole, James (December 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/15/delingpole-lucky-for-some-13-u-s-climate-scientists-lured-to-macrons-france/ Delingpole: Lucky for Some, 13 U.S. Climate Scientists Lured to Macron’s France]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 16, 2017.</ref>
===Free speech and political correctness===
===Free speech and political correctness===
In November 2017, Macron proposed making "gender-based insults" illegal in France, a [[politically correct]] move that would lead to the further reduction of [[free speech]] rights in the country.<ref>Thomsen, Jacqueline (November 27, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/362053-macron-to-introduce-fines-for-gender-based-insults-in-france Macron to introduce fines for 'gender-based insults' in France]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> In an April 2018 speech in front of the U.S. Congress, Macron called for media [[censorship]] in order to combat what he called "[[fake news]]."<ref>Turley, Jonathan (April 26, 2018). [http://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/385009-embracing-macrons-war-against-fake-news-could-kill-free-speech Embracing Macron's war against 'fake news' could kill free speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 26, 2018.</ref>
In November 2017, Macron proposed making "gender-based insults" illegal in France, a [[politically correct]] move that would lead to the further reduction of [[free speech]] rights in the country.<ref>Thomsen, Jacqueline (November 27, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/362053-macron-to-introduce-fines-for-gender-based-insults-in-france Macron to introduce fines for 'gender-based insults' in France]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> In an April 2018 speech in front of the U.S. Congress, Macron called for media [[censorship]] in order to combat what he called "[[fake news]]."<ref>Turley, Jonathan (April 26, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/385009-embracing-macrons-war-against-fake-news-could-kill-free-speech Embracing Macron's war against 'fake news' could kill free speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 26, 2018.</ref>
===European Union===
===European Union===
During his 2017 presidential campaign, Macron frequently flew the EU flag, and as president in 2017, France officially recognized the [[European Union]]'s flag and anthem.<ref>Eder, Florian (October 19, 2017). [http://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-france-recognize-eu-flag-and-anthem/ Manu joins EU flag club]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> In his new year address, Macron broke from tradition by addressing his "fellow citizens" of the EU rather than of just France, and he called on them to resist "nationalists and [Euro]sceptics" in 2018.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (January 3, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/03/frances-macron-tells-eu-fellow-citizens-resist-nationalists-eurosceptics-2018/ France’s Macron Tells EU ‘Fellow Citizens’ to Resist ‘Nationalists’, Eurosceptics in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref>
During his 2017 presidential campaign, Macron frequently flew the EU flag, and as president in 2017, France officially recognized the [[European Union]]'s flag and anthem.<ref>Eder, Florian (October 19, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-france-recognize-eu-flag-and-anthem/ Manu joins EU flag club]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> In his new year address, Macron broke from tradition by addressing his "fellow citizens" of the EU rather than of just France, and he called on them to resist "nationalists and [Euro]sceptics" in 2018.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (January 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/03/frances-macron-tells-eu-fellow-citizens-resist-nationalists-eurosceptics-2018/ France’s Macron Tells EU ‘Fellow Citizens’ to Resist ‘Nationalists’, Eurosceptics in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref>
At a speech at the [[European Parliament]] in April 2018, Macron called for "European sovereignty", meaning increased European integration, and called for a purge of [[populism]].<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 18, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/18/macron-eu-enforce-liberalism-bloc/ Macron Calls for ‘European Sovereignty’, Urges EU to Purge ‘Populism’ Across the Continent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref> In June 2018, he referred to populism and [[Euroskepticism]] as a "leprosy" that must be fought, rather than criticizing his own government.<ref>Rose, Michel; Jones, Gavin (June 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-macron/frances-macron-urges-europeans-to-fight-leprosy-of-populism-idUSKBN1JH1NM France's Macron warns of populism "leprosy," Italy hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/macron-attacks-italy-warns-euroscepticism-spreading-like-leprosy/ Macron Attacks Italy’s New Govt, Warns Euroscepticism Is Spreading ‘Like Leprosy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>
At a speech at the [[European Parliament]] in April 2018, Macron called for "European sovereignty", meaning increased European integration, and called for a purge of [[populism]].<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/18/macron-eu-enforce-liberalism-bloc/ Macron Calls for ‘European Sovereignty’, Urges EU to Purge ‘Populism’ Across the Continent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref> In June 2018, he referred to populism and [[Euroskepticism]] as a "leprosy" that must be fought, rather than criticizing his own government.<ref>Rose, Michel; Jones, Gavin (June 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-macron/frances-macron-urges-europeans-to-fight-leprosy-of-populism-idUSKBN1JH1NM France's Macron warns of populism "leprosy," Italy hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/22/macron-attacks-italy-warns-euroscepticism-spreading-like-leprosy/ Macron Attacks Italy’s New Govt, Warns Euroscepticism Is Spreading ‘Like Leprosy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref>
In a speech in August 2018, Macron again called for a European superstate, and stated that Europe should become "the model for a humanist refoundation of globalisation." He vowed to defeat nationalistic and patriotic forces and compared nationalists to "those who advocate hate speech," claiming that France is "an enemy of nationalism, of the politics of hatred," in addition to calling [[Viktor Orbán]]'s pro-Christianity speeches "anti-European."<ref>Multiple references:
In a speech in August 2018, Macron again called for a European superstate, and stated that Europe should become "the model for a humanist refoundation of globalisation." He vowed to defeat nationalistic and patriotic forces and compared nationalists to "those who advocate hate speech," claiming that France is "an enemy of nationalism, of the politics of hatred," in addition to calling [[Viktor Orbán]]'s pro-Christianity speeches "anti-European."<ref>Multiple references:
===Immigration===
===Immigration===
In April 2018, Macron stated that a "historic" and "unprecedented" age of mass migration was beginning in Europe, and that "Europe has its destiny bound with Africa."<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 17, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/17/macron-europe-migration-destiny-africa/ Macron: Europe Entering Age of ‘Unprecedented’ Mass Migration, ‘Shares Destiny’ with Africa]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref> Also in April 2018, Macron stated that mass migration was "not linked" to the high crime rates for migrants in Europe and that Europeans actually were to blame for them.<ref>Hale, Virginia (May 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/01/macron-migrant-violence-terror-europe-fault-not-linked-mass-immigration/ Macron: Migrant Violence, Terror Is Europe’s Fault, ‘Not Linked’ to Mass Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> When the media leaked comments the French ambassador to Hungary, Eric Fournier, made defending Hungarian prime minister [[Viktor Orbán]]'s conservative immigration policies, Macron sharply rebuked him<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/french-ambassador-to-hungary-rejects-extremist-label-of-prime-minister-orban-in-leaked-note/ French Ambassador Praises Hungarian Prime Minister, Brands Muslims in France and Germany Anti-Semitic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.</ref> and fired him shortly afterward.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/02/globalist-macron-dismisses-hungary-ambassador-praise-orban-migration-policy/ Globalist Macron Fires Hungary Ambassador for Praising Orban’s Immigration Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.<br>See also:
In April 2018, Macron stated that a "historic" and "unprecedented" age of mass migration was beginning in Europe, and that "Europe has its destiny bound with Africa."<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/17/macron-europe-migration-destiny-africa/ Macron: Europe Entering Age of ‘Unprecedented’ Mass Migration, ‘Shares Destiny’ with Africa]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref> Also in April 2018, Macron stated that mass migration was "not linked" to the high crime rates for migrants in Europe and that Europeans actually were to blame for them.<ref>Hale, Virginia (May 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/01/macron-migrant-violence-terror-europe-fault-not-linked-mass-immigration/ Macron: Migrant Violence, Terror Is Europe’s Fault, ‘Not Linked’ to Mass Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.</ref> When the media leaked comments the French ambassador to Hungary, Eric Fournier, made defending Hungarian prime minister [[Viktor Orbán]]'s conservative immigration policies, Macron sharply rebuked him<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/french-ambassador-to-hungary-rejects-extremist-label-of-prime-minister-orban-in-leaked-note/ French Ambassador Praises Hungarian Prime Minister, Brands Muslims in France and Germany Anti-Semitic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.</ref> and fired him shortly afterward.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/02/globalist-macron-dismisses-hungary-ambassador-praise-orban-migration-policy/ Globalist Macron Fires Hungary Ambassador for Praising Orban’s Immigration Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.<br>See also:
*Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref>
*Friedman, Victoria (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/hungary-trolls-macron-awarding-fired-french-ambassador-high-state-honour/ Hungary Trolls Macron by Awarding Fired French Ambassador State Honour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref>
===Foreign policy===
===Foreign policy===
Macron advocated for [[globalist]] policies as the French president. At the 2017 [[United Nations]] meeting, Macron gave a speech directly opposed to U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s speech, with the latter supporting [[nationalist]] policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/frances-macron-positions-himself-as-globalist-anti-trump-at-un-meeting/ France’s Macron Positions Himself as Globalist ‘Anti-Trump’ at UN Meeting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref> On April 25, 2018, Macron gave a speech to the U.S. Congress in which he again spoke out against Trump's nationalist, [[America First]] policies, as well as nationalism in general, favoring globalism and expressing a belief in the [[Idea of Progress]].<ref>Multiple references:
Macron advocated for [[globalist]] policies as the French president. At the 2017 [[United Nations]] meeting, Macron gave a speech directly opposed to U.S. President [[Donald Trump]]'s speech, with the latter supporting [[nationalist]] policies.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/frances-macron-positions-himself-as-globalist-anti-trump-at-un-meeting/ France’s Macron Positions Himself as Globalist ‘Anti-Trump’ at UN Meeting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref> On April 25, 2018, Macron gave a speech to the U.S. Congress in which he again spoke out against Trump's nationalist, [[America First]] policies, as well as nationalism in general, favoring globalism and expressing a belief in the [[Idea of Progress]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Boylan, Dave (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/25/emmanuel-macron-tells-congress-keep-eyes-wide-open/ Macron tells Congress: Keep ‘eyes wide open’ to overcome dangers of terrorism, nationalism]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Boylan, Dave (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/25/emmanuel-macron-tells-congress-keep-eyes-wide-open/ Macron tells Congress: Keep ‘eyes wide open’ to overcome dangers of terrorism, nationalism]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Boylan. Dave (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/25/emmanuel-macron-of-france-challenges-donald-trumps/ Macron challenges Trump’s ‘America first’ policy in speech to Congress]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Boylan. Dave (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/25/emmanuel-macron-of-france-challenges-donald-trumps/ Macron challenges Trump’s ‘America first’ policy in speech to Congress]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Zengerle, Patricia; Pennetier, Marine (April 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-france/frances-macron-decries-nationalism-in-speech-to-u-s-congress-idUSKBN1HW23W Friends or not, France's Macron challenges Trump in Congress speech]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Zengerle, Patricia; Pennetier, Marine (April 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-france/frances-macron-decries-nationalism-in-speech-to-u-s-congress-idUSKBN1HW23W Friends or not, France's Macron challenges Trump in Congress speech]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Crowley, Michael; Nelson, Louis (April 25, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/25/emmanuel-macron-addresses-congress-550677 Macron rebukes Trump with ‘Obama State of the Union address’]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Crowley, Michael; Nelson, Louis (April 25, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/25/emmanuel-macron-addresses-congress-550677 Macron rebukes Trump with ‘Obama State of the Union address’]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
*Gehrke, Joel (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/macron-repudiates-major-themes-of-trumps-presidency Macron repudiates major themes of Trump's presidency]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref> In that speech, Macron misattributed a famous phrase used by [[Ronald Reagan]] to [[Theodore Roosevelt]].<ref>Jashinsky, Emily (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/macrons-presidential-mix-up Macron's presidential mix-up]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref> In March 2018 Macron called President Trump's decision to move the US embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to [[Jerusalem]] an 'error'.<ref>Benari, Elad (March 8, 2018). [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/242863 Macron: Trump's Jerusalem recognition was an 'error']. ''Israel National News''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.</ref> On May 31, 2018, Macron called steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by Trump "illegal."<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-macron/frances-macron-says-us-tariffs-are-illegal-and-a-mistake-idUSKCN1IW2NH France's Macron says U.S. tariffs are illegal and a mistake]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.</ref><ref>[http://time.com/5297934/emmanuel-macron-donald-trump-tariffs/ French President Macron Calls President Trump's Tariff Decision 'Illegal']. ''Time'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 31, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2018.</ref><ref>Deacon, Liam (June 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/01/eu-attacks-trumps-illegal-tariffs-takes-us-ttrade-court-threatens-trade-war/ EU, Macron Attack Trump’s ‘Illegal’ Tariffs, Take U.S. to Trade Court, Threaten Trade War]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref> On September 25, 2018, Macron attacked nationalism at the UN General Assembly, criticizing President Trump's positions that he articulated shortly prior.<ref>Multiple references:
*Gehrke, Joel (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/macron-repudiates-major-themes-of-trumps-presidency Macron repudiates major themes of Trump's presidency]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref> In that speech, Macron misattributed a famous phrase used by [[Ronald Reagan]] to [[Theodore Roosevelt]].<ref>Jashinsky, Emily (April 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/macrons-presidential-mix-up Macron's presidential mix-up]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref> In March 2018 Macron called President Trump's decision to move the US embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to [[Jerusalem]] an 'error'.<ref>Benari, Elad (March 8, 2018). [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/242863 Macron: Trump's Jerusalem recognition was an 'error']. ''Israel National News''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.</ref> On May 31, 2018, Macron called steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by Trump "illegal."<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-macron/frances-macron-says-us-tariffs-are-illegal-and-a-mistake-idUSKCN1IW2NH France's Macron says U.S. tariffs are illegal and a mistake]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.</ref><ref>[http://time.com/5297934/emmanuel-macron-donald-trump-tariffs/ French President Macron Calls President Trump's Tariff Decision 'Illegal']. ''Time'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 31, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2018.</ref><ref>Deacon, Liam (June 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/01/eu-attacks-trumps-illegal-tariffs-takes-us-ttrade-court-threatens-trade-war/ EU, Macron Attack Trump’s ‘Illegal’ Tariffs, Take U.S. to Trade Court, Threaten Trade War]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref> On September 25, 2018, Macron attacked nationalism at the UN General Assembly, criticizing President Trump's positions that he articulated shortly prior.<ref>Multiple references:
*Montgomery, Jack (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/france-vs-america-macron-puts-globalist-case-against-trump-un-speech/ France Vs America: Macron Puts Globalist Case Against Trump at UN, Hints at Anti-U.S. Trade Deal Boycott]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Montgomery, Jack (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/france-vs-america-macron-puts-globalist-case-against-trump-un-speech/ France Vs America: Macron Puts Globalist Case Against Trump at UN, Hints at Anti-U.S. Trade Deal Boycott]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Meichtry, Stacy (September 25, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/macron-denounces-rise-of-nationalism-as-crisis-for-world-order-1537897553 Macron Denounces Rise of Nationalism as Crisis For World Order]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref>
*Meichtry, Stacy (September 25, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/macron-denounces-rise-of-nationalism-as-crisis-for-world-order-1537897553 Macron Denounces Rise of Nationalism as Crisis For World Order]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref>
When France conducted airstrikes on [[Syria]] along with the UK and U.S. in April 2018, Macron stated they were "for the honor of the international community."<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/18/macron-syria-strikes-honor-international-community/ Macron: Syria Strikes Were ‘For Honor of International Community’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref>
When France conducted airstrikes on [[Syria]] along with the UK and U.S. in April 2018, Macron stated they were "for the honor of the international community."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/18/macron-syria-strikes-honor-international-community/ Macron: Syria Strikes Were ‘For Honor of International Community’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref>
===Approval ratings===
===Approval ratings===
Macron's approval ratings fell deeply in his first three months in office.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/27/frances-macron-sees-popularity-fall-40-per-cent/ France’s Macron Drops 14 Poll Points, Popularity Falls to 40 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2017.</ref> Most commentators attributed this to his authoritarian tendencies and aggressive media self-promotion.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/06/popularity-new-french-president-macron-collapses-less-three-months-vote/ Popularity of New French President Macron Collapses Less Than Three Months After Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. August 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.</ref> By the first 100-day mark of his presidency, Macron's approval ratings were at 36%, 10% lower than his predecessor's was at the same point in his presidency.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/13/macron-36-per-cent-approval-rating-amongst-sceptical-french/ Macron at 36 Per Cent Approval Rating Amongst ‘Sceptical’ French]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> It was noted that Macron's approval rating fell even lower than U.S. President [[Donald Trump]],<ref>Adams, Becket (September 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/emmanuel-macron-more-unpopular-in-france-than-trump-in-us/article/2633442 Emmanuel Macron more unpopular in France than Trump in US]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref><ref>Moody, John (August 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/08/09/suddenly-less-popular-than-trump-frances-macron-gets-schooled.html Suddenly less popular than Trump, France's Macron gets schooled]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref><ref>Hale, Virginia (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/06/msm-struggles-trump-beating-macron/ MSM Struggles to Come to Terms with Populist Trump Beating Globalist Macron in Poll Ratings]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.</ref> who the [[mainstream media]] noted had low poll numbers himself. By July 2018, Macron's approval rating had fallen to 32%.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/26/president-macron-sinks-historic-polling-lows-bodyguard-scandal-rages/ President Macron Sinks to Historic Polling Lows as Bodyguard Scandal Rages]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, Macron's approval ratings fell below 20%.<ref>Basu, Zachary (September 16, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/emmanuel-macron-approval-rating-france-9a45288d-87d7-4aa4-bd0f-91c1feefc01f.html Emmanuel Macron's approval rating dips below 20%]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref>
Macron's approval ratings fell deeply in his first three months in office.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/27/frances-macron-sees-popularity-fall-40-per-cent/ France’s Macron Drops 14 Poll Points, Popularity Falls to 40 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2017.</ref> Most commentators attributed this to his authoritarian tendencies and aggressive media self-promotion.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/06/popularity-new-french-president-macron-collapses-less-three-months-vote/ Popularity of New French President Macron Collapses Less Than Three Months After Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. August 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.</ref> By the first 100-day mark of his presidency, Macron's approval ratings were at 36%, 10% lower than his predecessor's was at the same point in his presidency.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/13/macron-36-per-cent-approval-rating-amongst-sceptical-french/ Macron at 36 Per Cent Approval Rating Amongst ‘Sceptical’ French]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> It was noted that Macron's approval rating fell even lower than U.S. President [[Donald Trump]],<ref>Adams, Becket (September 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/emmanuel-macron-more-unpopular-in-france-than-trump-in-us/article/2633442 Emmanuel Macron more unpopular in France than Trump in US]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref><ref>Moody, John (August 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/08/09/suddenly-less-popular-than-trump-frances-macron-gets-schooled.html Suddenly less popular than Trump, France's Macron gets schooled]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 5, 2017.</ref><ref>Hale, Virginia (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/06/msm-struggles-trump-beating-macron/ MSM Struggles to Come to Terms with Populist Trump Beating Globalist Macron in Poll Ratings]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.</ref> who the [[mainstream media]] noted had low poll numbers himself. By July 2018, Macron's approval rating had fallen to 32%.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/26/president-macron-sinks-historic-polling-lows-bodyguard-scandal-rages/ President Macron Sinks to Historic Polling Lows as Bodyguard Scandal Rages]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, Macron's approval ratings fell below 20%.<ref>Basu, Zachary (September 16, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/emmanuel-macron-approval-rating-france-9a45288d-87d7-4aa4-bd0f-91c1feefc01f.html Emmanuel Macron's approval rating dips below 20%]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 16, 2018.</ref>
An Ifop-Fiducial poll taken in April 2018 found that 58% of French voters were unhappy with Macron, and 73% described him as authoritarian.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/france-voters-unhappy-macron/ France: Majority ‘Unhappy’ with Globalist President Macron]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref>
An Ifop-Fiducial poll taken in April 2018 found that 58% of French voters were unhappy with Macron, and 73% described him as authoritarian.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/france-voters-unhappy-macron/ France: Majority ‘Unhappy’ with Globalist President Macron]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref>
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