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riversedge

(70,242 posts)
Wed Apr 25, 2018, 01:00 PM Apr 2018

Internet dubs Emmanuel Macron new leader of the free world after rousing Trump-thumping speech

We know Trump is not a leader--much less a leader of the free world.



https://www.rawstory.com/2018/04/internet-dubs-emmanuel-macron-new-leader-free-world-rousing-trump-thumping-speech/




Internet dubs Emmanuel Macron new ‘leader of the free world’ after rousing Trump-thumping speech


25 Apr 2018 at 12:28 ET


French president Emmanuel Macron addresses Congress on Wednesday, April 25, 2018/Screenshot
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Is Emmanuel Macron the new leader of the free world?

Politico magazine declared him such in the days before his visit to the United States, and his grip on the title seems to have strengthened after a rousing speech to the United States Congress, in which American lawmakers gave him standing ovations as he denounced Trump’s outlook and policies without being so rude as to name his host.

“Personally, if you ask me, I do not share the fascination for new, strong powers, the abandonment of freedom and the illusion of nationalism,” Macron said, drawing loud cheers from the floor of Congress.




The reaction was swift, with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle questioning how this changes America’s standing in the world.

“Is Macron angling to be the world leader?” she asked. “President Trump has made it clear: America first, American alone.”


Here’s how the reaction played out on Twitter...........................





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😇 This will leave a mark! Especially after Trump's public fellatefest with Macron yesterday! Macron stepped in and became the leader of the free world.
@realDonaldTrump=Loser














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Internet dubs Emmanuel Macron new leader of the free world after rousing Trump-thumping speech (Original Post) riversedge Apr 2018 OP
TraitorTrump says; Make America Go Alone S.E. TN Liberal Apr 2018 #1
Macron surprises me here and bluestarone Apr 2018 #2
When does Mr. Macron's plane leave to return to France? No Vested Interest Apr 2018 #3
And she has a PhD in physics!! longship Apr 2018 #5
I'm glad but Kurt V. Apr 2018 #4
We should beg Macron to stay and run the U.S. & France, and we'll send Twitler to the Phillipines! Texin Apr 2018 #6

No Vested Interest

(5,167 posts)
3. When does Mr. Macron's plane leave to return to France?
Wed Apr 25, 2018, 03:01 PM
Apr 2018

He's likely on his way, I hope, and doesn't have to see or hear in person the wrath about to be rained down on him from his recent host at Tuesday's State dinner.

Macron has paved the way for Ms. Angela Merkle 's visit.
Poor Angela - she's likely to meet an enraged orangish man.
I think she can handle the situation..

longship

(40,416 posts)
5. And she has a PhD in physics!!
Wed Apr 25, 2018, 03:25 PM
Apr 2018

(Actually quantum chemistry, the same.)

Merkel is so far above Drumpf... well, let's just say that I hope that Angela brings documents as picture books.


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