France's President Emmanuel Macron attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. Reuters
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Trump Mocks Macron's Sunglasses at Davos, French President Cites Eye Injury

  • US President Donald Trump publicly ridiculed French President Emmanuel Macron for wearing aviator sunglasses indoors during his World Economic Forum speech in Davos.
  • Trump questioned Macron's choice of eyewear, asking "What the hell happened?" during his own address to global leaders.
  • Macron's office clarified that the sunglasses were necessary to protect his eyes due to a burst blood vessel.
  • Macron's appearance sparked numerous online memes, with reactions ranging from praise for a "Top Gun" look to ridicule.
  • The incident occurred amidst Macron's criticism of Trump's policies, including tariff threats and the US interest in buying Greenland.

Why It Matters: Trump mocked Macron's sunglasses at Davos, which Macron's office explained were due to an eye injury.

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