While many have been celebrating the next French President Emmanuel Macron, media outlets have been too focused on the private life of Macron ever since the presidential campaign. Macron, 39, has become the new president of the Republic of France after a decisive win on Sunday over his rival Marine Le Pen. However, the spotlight shined over Brigette Trogneux, Macron’s wife who is 64 years old after he had won the first round. Although not particularly negatively viewed by the media, their relationship was depicted as unique and unusual. Macron asserted several times that he can only govern when he is happy, and his definition of happiness is having Brigette by his side. Now that she has become the first lady of France, Brigette will assume a powerful role according to Macron’s aides. Emmanuel Macron and the Modern Family- The New Yorker/ May 5, 2017 While media outlets were significantly attentive at viewing Macron’s plan to France’s economic and social future prior to his winning of the first round, the media approach had notably changed before the runoff. The focus on Macron and Brigette was high, whereas the focus on Le Pen’s…
It’s Not a Feminist World: Macron’s Wife is 24 Years Older, But So Is Trump
May 8, 2017
