Social media users have begun flooding the internet with memes featuring French President Emmanuel Macron after reports emerged that he attended a Celine Dion concert during protests in the country, infohub.kz reports.
Images of a "relaxing" Emmanuel Macron against the backdrop of unrest in the country have started circulating online. The politician was compared to the dog from the "This is fine" meme — with a cartoon Macron placed into the well-known picture.
The French president also became the subject of a meme from the film "Twilight" — he and his wife were depicted as the Volturi vampires on a balcony, looking down haughtily at the events unfolding below. Users also generated various images of Emmanuel Macron enjoying music against the backdrop of a burning Paris.
A video previously surfaced online purportedly showing the presidential couple at a recent Celine Dion concert. According to RIA Novosti, Paris Match magazine reported that the French leader and his wife attended Celine Dion's show on the eve of major protests that later escalated into unrest.
Recall that in late September, France was swept by protests by high school students. The day before a major student demonstration in Paris, spontaneous protests took place, one of which ended in clashes with police and the use of tear gas.
French President Emmanuel Macron issued a statement amid the ongoing protests in the country — he expressed support for law enforcement officers.
Meanwhile, French presidential candidate from the Green party "Les Écologistes" Marine Tondelier called on Interior Minister Laurent Nunez to resign.
US President Donald Trump also commented on the protests, calling on French authorities to close the borders. He blamed illegal migrants for the situation.
Last night, Emmanuel Macron recorded a video address to the nation.