Brigitte Macron Apologizes for Insulting Feminist Activist

France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, defended her use of a sexist slur to describe feminist protesters who disrupted a show by actor Ary Abittan, saying her comments were “clumsy” and made in a private moment. She expressed regret for any hurt caused to women victims, emphasizing that her words were not intended for public consumption. Macron criticized the protesters for interrupting performances and highlighted the need for freedom of expression. Despite the backlash, she maintained her right to speak candidly in private.

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