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Starmer Trolls Macron: 'Bonjour,' He Says While Donning Aviator Sunglasses

Published January 27, 2026, 09:17
Starmer Trolls Macron: 'Bonjour,' He Says While Donning Aviator Sunglasses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer amused audiences at a comedy event in London by mimicking French President Emmanuel Macron. He put on aviator sunglasses and said 'Bonjour,' referencing Macron's recent appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The move was a playful reference to Macron's penchant for striking sunglasses and the film Top Gun. Starmer joked that he could wear the glasses even at international summits, but added that he needed his regular spectacles to see in Parliament.