Emmanuel Macron – PATRICK BERNARD-POOL / SIPA
” Everything is fine. “A few hours after being slapped by a 28-year-old man during a trip to the Drôme, in Tain-l’Hermitage, Emmanuel Macron gave an interview to the Dauphiné Liberated. “We must put this incident into perspective, which is, I think, an isolated fact,” assured the head of state. “We must respect the functions in the Republic and I will never give up this fight”, explained the President of the Republic who does not wish “that isolated individuals or people who go to extremes can, in a way, make people forget the rest “.
“The French people are a republican people. The overwhelming majority of French people are interested in the basic issues, added Emmanuel Macron. In principle, I will be intractable, but let’s not let isolated facts, ultraviolent individuals, as there are always some in the demonstrations too, take possession of the public debate: they do not deserve it. “
“Nothing will stop me”
The President of the Republic assures us that he feels no apprehension. “I continued and I greeted the people present who were next to the gentleman and I took pictures with them,” he said. “I continued and I will continue. Nothing will stop me. “