When French President Emmanuel Macron came to power, he vowed to restore gravitas to France’s highest office. Dubbed “Jupiter” for his tendency to hover, aloof and god-like, above the fray of everyday politics, the French president rejected his predecessors’ more down-to-earth approach. Humility, it seemed, was for mere mortals — not Monsieur Macron.

The French president has been left with no good options{ai:summary}<p>French President Emmanuel Macron aimed to elevate the presidency's stature, adopting a lofty persona likened to "Jupiter." He distanced himself from the more relatable styles of previous leaders, embracing an aloofness that emphasized his perceived superiority in the political landscape. </p><p>#politics</p>

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