Trump's Savage Joke On Macron Wife Slap Controversy, White House Reporters Burst Into Laughter
Trump's Savage Joke On Macron Wife Slap Controversy, White House Reporters Burst Into Laughter
Source: TOI.in
During a press conference, Donald Trump was asked to comment on a viral video involving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. His off-the-cuff response drew laughter across the briefing room and quickly turned into a headline moment. Elon Musk also made a veiled remark on Macron's Wife 'Slap' Video. Watch.
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