PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday faced accusations from opponents of trampling on press freedom after he personally berated a prominent reporter over an article the head of state described as"unprofessional and mean".
"What you have done, taking into account the sensitivity of the subject, is irresponsible," Macron told Malbrunot to his face, according to images broadcast by the LCI channel. But it appeared Macron was angered most by a previous article penned by Malbrunot saying the president was considering sanctions against Lebanese politicians who resist reform.
"The president reproached for not giving the Elysee the possibility of reacting to information," the Elysee said, adding it had now spoken with Malbrunot and Le Figaro and that it also considers the incident closed. "How can he at the same time claim"I am Charlie" and at the same time try to humiliate a journalist who is just doing his job," added Gilles Platret, the vice-president of the Republicans.
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