Trump's Insulting Nickname for Brigitte Macron Exposed by Lip Reader

Donald Trump, notorious for his biting remarks, greeted Brigitte Macron with a condescending “Hello, sweetheart” during a recent encounter, despite previously mocking her marriage.

The U.S. leader is in Evian, France, for the G7 Summit, where he will engage in discussions about the Iran deal with European allies. His relationship with French President Emmanuel Macron has been fraught with tension, marked by Trump's frequent jabs at the French leader.

Trump has previously claimed that Macron is “treated extremely badly” by Brigitte, yet he approached her with a term of endearment. Expert lip reader Nicola Hickling detailed the exchange, noting Trump’s initial greeting to Macron: “I’m ready for tonight,” followed by a firm handshake.

Hickling reported that Trump then quickly turned to Brigitte, saying, “Hello, sweetheart.” In response, she wished him a “Happy birthday,” to which Trump replied, “Thank you for the money.” Brigitte responded, “Happy to help a good cause.”

The interaction appeared cordial, but observers noted an awkward moment as Brigitte seemed to try to pull her hand away from Trump’s grip during their handshake.

Hickling also captured President Macron’s reaction to Trump’s comments directed at his wife. Macron pointedly told Trump, “Can you wait with the others over there?”

Trump responded, “Okay,” and then remarked to Brigitte, “I’m struggling with what he is saying. Have you forgotten how to speak English?”

As Trump stepped down from the podium, he looked back at Macron and quipped, “I imagine it’s not easy being you.”

The trio posed for photos at the G7 summit, but their relationship has oscillated between friction and camaraderie. Key issues have sparked conflict during Trump’s second presidency, including U.S. tariffs and support for Ukraine.

Macron publicly rebuked Trump’s earlier comments about his marriage, stating they were neither “elegant” nor “up to par.” This remark followed a viral moment when Brigitte playfully pushed Macron in the face while disembarking a plane in Vietnam, which he dismissed as mere “horseplay.”

At the G7 summit, Trump will also confront other world leaders he has previously insulted or criticized. Attendees include UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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