Macron's 'Tiger Eye' Sparks Online Harassment Against Wife Brigitte

• French President Emmanuel Macron joked about his 'harmless' red eye during a New Year address to armed forces, referencing 'Eye of the Tiger'.
• Despite Macron's humor, his appearance triggered a wave of online harassment and conspiracy theories against his wife, Brigitte Macron.
• Online comments suggested Brigitte Macron was physically abusing him, and old conspiracy theories about her gender resurfaced.
• The Elysee Palace confirmed Macron suffered a ruptured blood vessel, a 'harmless and temporary' medical issue.
• This incident follows a recent legal victory for Brigitte Macron against a defamation campaign.

Why It Matters: Macron's minor eye condition led to widespread online harassment and debunked conspiracy theories targeting his wife.