Maverick Macron vs Top Gun Trump: French president's shades stole the show

In the thin Alpine air, amid the annual earnestness of the World Economic Forum, Macron looked less like a central banker and more like a man who had wandered in from a fighter jet. The memes followed instantly. Europe’s philosopher-king, suddenly recast as Maverick.

Maverick Macron vs Top Gun Trump: French president's shades stole the show
In the thin Alpine air, amid the annual earnestness of the World Economic Forum, Macron looked less like a central banker and more like a man who had wandered in from a fighter jet. The memes followed instantly. Europe’s philosopher-king, suddenly recast as Maverick.