French President Macron was slapped in the face by a man in a crowd of onlookers during a visit to a town in southern France, video of the incident shows. 2 people were arrested in connection with the incident, broadcasters BFM TV and RMC radio say.
Macron's security entourage quickly intervened to pull the man to the ground and move Macron away from him.
Two people were arrested in connection with the incident, broadcasters BFM TV and RMC radio reported.The incident took place while Macron was on a visit to the Drome region in southeastern France, where he met restaurateurs and students to talk about how life is returning to normal after theIn video circulating on social media, Macron, dressed in shirt sleeves, could be seen walking towards a crowd of well-wishers who were behind a metal barrier.
The man could be heard shouting out"Down with Macronia" and then he delivered a slap to Macron's face. Two of Macron's security detail tackled the man, while another ushered Macron away. But Macron remained in the vicinity of the crowd for a few more seconds, and appeared to be talking to someone on the other side of the barriers.The presidential administration said there had been an attempt to strike Macron, but declined further comment.
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