France's President Emmanuel Macron attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday. Reuters
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Firstpost20-01-2026, 22:51

Macron Wears Sunglasses at WEF Amid Bloodshot Eye Speculation, Trump Tensions

  • French President Emmanuel Macron wore aviator sunglasses during his World Economic Forum speech.
  • His appearance followed public attention to a visibly bloodshot eye he had addressed days earlier.
  • The sunglasses revived speculation about his eye condition, which he had called "completely harmless."
  • Macron had previously joked about his eye being an "unintentional reference to the ‘Eye of the Tiger’."
  • Online speculation also resurfaced about a past "Brigitte Macron slap" incident, which officials dismissed as unfounded.

Why It Matters: Macron's sunglasses at WEF sparked renewed interest in his eye condition and past online rumors.

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