Paris –
President French Emmanuel Macron became a public discussion because he was caught taking off his watch secretly under the table while he was being interviewed in person. This moment went viral on social media and sparked public suspicion.
The video showing the moment Macron took off his watch under the table has gone viral and has been viewed more than 151 thousand times by Twitter users, recorded as of Friday (24/3/2022).
In the viral video, it can be seen that Macron initially spoke by placing his hands on the table. At that moment, Macron was still seen wearing a watch on his left wrist.
But moments later, Macron appears to be dragging his hands under the table or into his own lap, which is not visible from the camera. Macron was seen continuing to speak while his hands were still under the table.
Moments later, Macron was seen putting something to the right of his seat and after that he put his hands back on the table. At this moment, Macron’s watch is no longer visible on his wrist.
Sharing speculation then emerged about Macron’s actions that sparked this suspicion. What is the reason for taking off the watch in the middle of an interview discussing questions pension reform that was controversial and sparked massive demonstrations in France?
The narrative of a Twitter user who spread Macron’s viral video said that the watch worn by the French President was classified as luxurious, with a price of up to 80,000 Euros, or the equivalent of Rp. 1.3 billion.
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