Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Trump Mocks Macron's Sunglasses
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, wore sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos to cover a minor eye injury and mild eye condition.
He also spoke about European solidarity and criticized US President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland.
Trump, in his speech the following day, mocked Macron for wearing the sunglasses, asking 'What the hell happened?'
Macron had previously been seen with a red eye, which was attributed to a ruptured blood vessel.
Macron stated that Europe will not be intimidated and will stand up for territorial sovereignty and the rule of law.
He also mentioned that he would not be meeting Trump in Davos.
Emmanuel Macron wore sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 20, 2026, to cover a minor eye injury and mild eye condition.
Macron had been spotted with a heavily bloodshot right eye in his previous appearance at a military base in southern France on January 15, 2026.
The Elysee Palace attributed the red eye to a ruptured blood vessel, a temporary condition.
Macron addressed European solidarity and criticized US President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland, stating that Europe will not be intimidated and will stand up for territorial sovereignty and the rule of law.
Trump mocked Macron for wearing sunglasses during his speech at Davos on January 21, 2026, asking 'What the hell happened?'
- Who
- Emmanuel Macron, French President; Donald Trump, US President
- What
- Trump mocked Macron for wearing sunglasses at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, while Macron addressed European solidarity and criticized Trump's threat to annex Greenland
- When
- January 20, 2026 (Macron's appearance), January 21, 2026 (Trump's speech)
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- Macron wore sunglasses to cover a minor eye injury and mild eye condition; Trump mocked Macron's sunglasses during his speech
Macron's Stance
Trump's Stance
European Solidarity
Macron's Stance
Macron emphasized European solidarity and criticized Trump's threat to annex Greenland, stating that Europe will not be intimidated and will stand up for territorial sovereignty and the rule of law.
Trump's Stance
Trump threatened to impose steep tariffs if Europe does not let him take over Greenland, indicating a more aggressive stance on international relations.
Response to Macron's Sunglasses
Macron's Stance
Macron wore sunglasses to cover a minor eye injury and mild eye condition.
Trump's Stance
Trump mocked Macron for wearing sunglasses, asking 'What the hell happened?' during his speech at Davos.
- Person
- Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
- Date
- January 20, 2026 (Macron's appearance), January 21, 2026 (Trump's speech)
- Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Reason for Sunglasses
- Minor eye injury and mild eye condition
- Previous Appearance
- Istres military base in southern France
- Date of Previous Appearance
- January 15, 2026
- Macron's Term
- 2017 to mid-2027
- Trump's Threat
- Threatened to impose steep tariffs if Europe does not let him take over Greenland
- Macron's Response to Trump
- Europe will not be intimidated and will stand up for territorial sovereignty and the rule of law
Sources
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