French President Emmanuel Macron is facing criticism after appearing on the cover of “Paris Match” while enjoying a jet ski ride during a severe heatwave that has affected many citizens’ ability to vacation. Olivier Faure, leader of the French Socialist Party, expressed his discontent on social media, questioning the president’s message during such a critical time.
Faure stated, “During the heatwave, when France is burning, and some French citizens couldn’t go on vacation, the president is having fun on a jet ski at Brégançon. Is this the message? It is quite successful,” in response to the magazine’s cover published on Thursday.
The photographs capture Macron on a moving jet ski, gazing into the camera behind his now-famous sunglasses, with the caption “Last Summer at the Helm.” This imagery has drawn parallels to previous summer holiday snapshots of Macron at the presidential residence on the Var coast, which have previously sparked criticism from his leftist opponents.
The article in the magazine further details that Macron’s vacation is filled with activities, including boxing, running, and surfing, as described by unnamed political advisors.
