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Macron Says Trump Does Not Like France and Distorts Its Troubles

Macron's direct public accusation against Trump signals heightened US-France diplomatic friction.

Context

What happened: President Emmanuel Macron of France said that "all the people who are speaking ill of our country right now are people who don't like our country," stating that Trump does not like France and distorts its troubles. Why it matters: The remarks, made in Lusail, Qatar, on Wednesday, mark a public statement by Macron about Trump's characterization of France. Key numbers: Remarks made on Wednesday in Lusail, Qatar.

What changed

President Emmanuel Macron of France said that "all the people who are speaking ill of our country right now are people who don't like our country," stating that Trump does not like France and distorts its troubles.

Why it matters

The remarks, made in Lusail, Qatar, on Wednesday, mark a public statement by Macron about Trump's characterization of France. Key numbers: Remarks made on Wednesday in Lusail, Qatar.

Sources

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