While France burns: Macron and his wife's video stirs the web | Watch

Amid violent protests in France, President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte attended a Celine Dion concert in Paris. A video showing them dancing and enjoying themselves sparked a wave of angry reactions online, with many accusing them of being disconnected from the public. Meanwhile, the protests escalate with over 1,200 arrests and the torching of a historic city hall in Limoges.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte attended a Celine Dion concert in Paris last weekend (Friday), as violent protests continue to grip the streets of France. A video showing the couple dancing and enjoying the performance sparked a wave of angry reactions online, with many accusing them of being disconnected from the public. The couple sat in a private balcony at the Plénitude Arena in Nanterre. The next day, the protests intensified: a historic city hall in Limoges was set on fire, rioters looted luxury stores, and over 1,200 people were arrested. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu condemned the riots and accused far-left elements and criminals of exploiting the demonstrations. The events occur about six months before the French presidential elections.