French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face on Tuesday by a man in a crowd of onlookers.
In video circulating on social media, Macron could be seen walking towards a crowd who were behind a metal barrier.
The French president reached out his hand to greet one man who could be heard shouting 'Down with Macronia' and then he delivered a slap to Macron’s face.
Two of Macron’s security detail tackled the man in the green T-shirt, while another ushered Macron away. Two people were arrested.
The incident took place while Macron was on a visit to Drome, where he met restaurateurs and students to talk about how life is returning to normal after Covid-19.