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**Tondelier’s Macron Joke Falls Flat as New Prime Minister Appointed**
**Paris, France** – Marine Tondelier, head of the Green party, is facing criticism for a joke she’s repeatedly made on television following the appointment of Sébastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. Lecornu, former Minister of the Armed Forces, replaced François Bayrou after a vote of no confidence.
Tondelier has quipped on both BFMTV and Public Sénat that if a fourth Prime Minister is needed after the recent dissolution, perhaps President Macron would turn to his wife, Brigitte. However, the joke has not been well-received online, with many social media users calling it disrespectful and even misogynistic. Comments on X (formerly Twitter) accuse Tondelier of being intolerant and lacking respect for the First Lady.
The appointment of Lecornu follows a period of political upheaval triggered by the vote of no confidence against Bayrou’s government. Other political figures have also been in the spotlight recently, including Bayrou himself for his explanation of why he didn’t consult with colleagues during the summer, and various politicians who have posted pictures of their summer vacations on social media.
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