Macron’s mystery eye condition returns as French president refuses to remove aviator sunglasses

French President Emmanuel Macron has been spotted wearing aviator sunglasses continuously at official events, including indoors at Nato meetings in Turkey and during his visit to Syria. The persistent use of the eyewear marks a return to similar behaviour seen six months ago, when the French leader wore dark sunglasses due to an eye bleeding incident, drawing considerable media attention and public speculation about his health.

Macron’s previous sunglasses-wearing phase sparked a significant surge in demand for the Henry Jullien brand, with the French leader’s fashion choice becoming a subject of international commentary. His refusal to remove the sunglasses even in enclosed spaces has once again fuelled questions about the nature of his eye condition and whether it has resurfaced.

The French president’s latest appearance prompted renewed mockery from critics, including former US President Donald Trump, who sarcastically suggested Macron was “trying to look tough.” The aviator sunglasses have become something of a signature look for Macron during periods when he appears to be dealing with undisclosed eye issues, though the French presidency has not provided detailed medical information about the specific condition or its current status.

The reappearance of the eyewear at multiple high-profile diplomatic events, including Nato talks and international summits, has intensified speculation among observers about Macron’s health and the recurring nature of the problem that initially prompted him to wear them months earlier.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.