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There are more and more rumors in France suggesting that Macron won't finish his term.

First, we had the episode of the dissolution of the Assembly, which led to a paralysis of institutions. This was followed by the resignation of the Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, and then the appointment of François Bayrou, a complete loser.

These choices by Macron, already widely misunderstood, come after his decisions regarding Covid, the Yellow Vests, and an entire domestic policy enacted through numerous uses of Article 49.3 (skip of parliament's approval for a law), which French people from all political sides detest.

But if he still had support from mainstream media, a shift seems to be happening because "Le Monde," one of France's most important newspapers owned by Xavier Niel, has released some unbelievable revelations about Macron:

Here are the details of the revelations:

Racist Remarks: Macron is alleged to have said, in 2023, in front of his then Health Minister, Aurélien Rousseau, that "the problem with emergency rooms in this country is that they're full of Mamadous," using "Mamadou" as a generic name for West African immigrants. This statement was labeled as racist by left-wing politicians and has sparked significant controversy.

Sexist and Homophobic Comments: The reports also mention Macron referring to certain female politicians as "cocottes" (a derogatory term for women) and labeling Matignon as "la cage aux folles" (a reference to the 1978 French film about gay life) when Gabriel Attal, who is openly gay, was Prime Minister. These remarks were criticized for being sexist and homophobic.

Misogyny and Homophobia in the Élysée: The articles paint a picture of an environment around Macron that's described as misogynistic and homophobic, based on various anecdotes and reported conversations.

Le Monde's Stance: Despite firm denials from the Élysée Palace, Le Monde has stood by its reporting, maintaining that these revelations are based on their investigations.

These revelations have caused uproar, with political figures from the left condemning the remarks as offensive and indicative of a broader issue with Macron's leadership style and attitudes. The Élysée's response has been to deny these claims vehemently, stating they were not verified with the presidency before publication. However, Le Monde insists on the validity of its reporting.

This situation reflects a possible shift in media narrative around Macron, especially from a traditionally supportive or neutral paper like Le Monde, highlighting the increasing political and public scrutiny of his actions and character.