Video: French President Comes Under Fire For Attending Concert Amid Violent Protests
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As more than 100 people were arrested and fires raged on France streets, the President and his wife Brigitte attended the British singer's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Paris.
Amid ongoing violent protests in France, a video of President Emmanuel Macron attending an Elton John concert has sparked anger online. According to SkyNews, hundreds have been arrested so far over three nights of protests since a 17-year-old was fatally shot in the chest by the police after driving away from officers trying to pull him over. The following night, as more than 100 people were arrested and fires raged on France streets, the President and his wife Brigitte attended the British singer's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Paris. As protesters burn French cities, Macron lights up at Elton John concert in ParisThe President of France in these shots is in a great mood, he enjoys music with his wife and dances a little. pic.twitter.com/v1CSKI7WB8
A video of Mr Macron tapping his foot while the singer performed Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting has emerged online. "As protesters burn French cities, Macron lights up at Elton John concert in Paris. The President of France in these shots is in a great mood, he enjoys music with his wife and dances a little," a Twitter user wrote while sharing the short clip.
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