French President Emmanuel Macron’s love tour with President Trump ended today with the former’s speech to a joint session of Congress. Some are wondering if it is just an end of a visit, or an end of the “bromance” the two world leaders had been demonstrating.
Macron attacked some of Trump’s most important policy issues. He was critical of the rampant nationalism pervasive in Trump’s rhetoric and seen in many European governments today. He expressed great concern about changing the course on Iran. Finally, he made a passionate speech for more openness and democratic values, both in the United States and around the world.
Decide for yourself, the tone and content of Macron’s speech. Here it is in its entirety.
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