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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>

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. Critics condider him a globalist toady.

The media was desperate to influence the election outcome and framed Macron in a flattering light. They called Macron an independent centrist.<ref>[https://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. Critics condider him a globalist toady.

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>

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'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). [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>

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). [https://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). [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:

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:

===Environmental policies===

===Environmental policies===

{{See also|Yellow vest movement}}

{{See also|Yellow vest movement}}

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 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). [https://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). [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.

*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). [https://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). [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>

*[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>

===Approval ratings===

===Approval ratings===

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> and they continued to collapse.<ref>Shaw, Adam (October 13, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/macron-popularity-plummets-at-home-as-he-pushes-globalism-on-world-stage Macron popularity plummets at home as he pushes globalism on world stage]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2018.</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 poll in November 2018 reported that Macron's approval rating was at 25%,<ref>Multiple references:

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> and they continued to collapse.<ref>Shaw, Adam (October 13, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/macron-popularity-plummets-at-home-as-he-pushes-globalism-on-world-stage Macron popularity plummets at home as he pushes globalism on world stage]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2018.</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). [https://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 poll in November 2018 reported that Macron's approval rating was at 25%,<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-politics-fuel-blockades/macrons-popularity-dips-as-french-fuel-tax-revolt-simmers-idUSKCN1NN0E1 Macron's popularity dips as French fuel tax revolt simmers]. ''Reuters''. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-politics-fuel-blockades/macrons-popularity-dips-as-french-fuel-tax-revolt-simmers-idUSKCN1NN0E1 Macron's popularity dips as French fuel tax revolt simmers]. ''Reuters''. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.

*Samuels, Brett (November 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/417345-macrons-popularity-drops-to-25-percent-poll Macron’s popularity drops to 25 percent: poll]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref> and a BVA poll later that month found Macron's approval ratings to be lower than Marine Le Pen, who he defeated in 2017.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/26/macron-most-unpopular-french-president-ever-at-this-stage-of-presidential-term/ Macron: Globalist Poster Boy’s Polls Plunge to Historic Low, Le Pen Now More Popular]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2018.</ref> A poll conducted by Paris Match and Sud Radio found that Macron had only a 23% approval rating.<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/05/macron-approval-hits-new-low/ Macron Hits a New Low, December Approval Figures Worst of Presidency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref>

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