French leader Emmanuel Macron has come under public criticism after endorsing actor Gerard Depardieu. As you know, the latter is accused of sexual violence and sexism.
What is known about the new scandal surrounding Macron
During one of the interviews, the head of France admitted that he has always been and remains a fan of Depardieu and also called the latter a "great actor" of whom his country is very "proud".
According to the politician, he does not want the movie star to be stripped of France's highest award, the Legion of Honor, amid sex scandals.
However, Macron's statements provoked even more anger in society.
For example, former French President Francois Hollande chided his successor for ignoring the plight of "women who were assaulted and humiliated" and instead chose to refer to the actor's "talent" and the "presumption of innocence".
The president of the Republic was expected to talk about women and not just say that Gerard Depardieu is a great actor, the former French leader complained.
Journalists do not hide their anger either. Yes, the popular Elle magazine also harshly criticized Macron's words.
Emmanuel Macron, who no longer cares about re-election, has shown his true face: that of a man who sides with predators; the face of the president who made us believe in his affection for women, only to betray them even more later, the journalists write.
The scandal surrounding Gerard Depardieu: what is essential to know
For the first time, the French actor Gerard Depardieu was accused of rape three years ago.
Later, it also became known that he faced a dozen more charges of sexual harassment or assault.
It is also impossible to ignore the fact that Depardieu previously confessed his love for Russia and issued a Russian passport.
Against the background of his scandalous statements, the Security Service of Ukraine in 2015 decided to ban his entry for five years.
However, after the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, the actor sharply condemned Putin.
