The Rest Is...The Macrons At War? – The Slap That Shook France

🎙️ Le Slap: The Viral Moment the Macrons Didn’t Want You to See

This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the slap that’s got everyone talking — when Brigitte Macron appeared to shove her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, in the face as they exited a state plane… with cameras rolling. Officially? Just “horseplay.” But the internet isn’t buying it.

🇫🇷 From their controversial origin story — yes, Brigitte was Emmanuel’s teacher — to the intense scrutiny they now face, this moment has reignited public fascination and conspiracy theories alike.

Jacki calls this a live case study in 21st-century reputation management:

• 🎭 How do public figures lose control of their carefully crafted narratives?
• 🤐 Why the “blame Russia” excuse was desperate
• 🔍 What can the Macrons learn from others who’ve navigated scandal better?

This episode also spotlights:

💡 Candace Owens & Xavier Poussard’s Becoming Brigitte

📉 How image control collapses in the age of social media

🔥 Why Jacki says it’s time for the Macrons to “just stop” trying to manage the message

If you’re into PR strategies, viral media moments, or just can’t resist a scandal with layers — this episode is a must-listen.

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