Macron Poses on a Jet Ski While France Burns: 'Detachment and Megalomania'

French President Emmanuel Macron faced sharp criticism from the opposition after photos of his vacation on a jet ski were published in 'Paris Match' magazine, while France deals with deadly wildfires. Senator Pierre Ouzoulias called his behavior 'shameless,' and Alexis Corbière mocked his megalomania. Damages are estimated at about $19 billion, and about 950,000 dunams have been destroyed.

French President Emmanuel Macron faced sharp criticism over the weekend from opposition politicians after photos of his flashy vacation on a jet ski were published on the cover of the French gossip magazine 'Paris Match.' The photos were published while France is dealing with some of the most severe wildfires in its history, with damages estimated at about $19 billion and about 950,000 dunams destroyed so far. Senator Pierre Ouzoulias of the Communist Party said on 'Europe 1' radio that Macron's behavior is 'shameless,' adding that he would have preferred to see him inside a fire truck. Alexis Corbière of the left-wing party mocked his muscles, sunglasses, and the 'polluting' watercraft, attacking the president's 'absolute megalomania.' According to a report in the British 'Telegraph,' the photos were published on the day a judge blocked Macron's attempt to ban children under 15 from using social networks. The president's associates dismissed the criticism, claiming he postponed his vacation until the main fire was extinguished.