Macron sharply criticized Trump after the U.S. president mocked him over a viral video showing his wife, Brigitte, appearing to shove him.

The French president urged countries to band together to avoid becoming “vassals” or face the “dominance” of China or the “unpredictability” of the U.S.

Macron, who held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, said they both believe in international law, the international order and the democratic values, adding: “This is why ... we both advocate for a return to peace, a ceasefire, calm, and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.”

President Donald Trump’s mockery of Emmanuel Macron’s marriage has sparked a fierce rebuttal from his French counterpart. Mr Trump poked fun at Mr Macron and his wife, Brigitte, by imitating a French accident and saying she “treats him extremely badly”.

President Emmanuel Macron of France is among several European officials to speak out about the accumulated effect of President Trump’s criticisms of NATO and his war in Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.

According to one official close to Macron, his former deputy chief of staff, Pierre-André Imbert, might return to the Elysée Palace to take on the role of chief of staff. Imbert has “a wide-ranging profile” and “knows the president very well,” the official said.