A new biography of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, alleges that Brigitte Macron used seduction as a tactic to influence her inner circle and advance her career. According to the book, she dismissed a female counter-aide and an incoming advisor after looking at their phones, sparking arguments with her husband. The biography also claims that Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani caused tension within the couple.

The Seduction Strategy

The biography suggests that Brigitte Macron used her charm to sway an intern who attempted to use her beauty to further her career at the Elysée Palace. this tactic was reportedly part of her broader strategy to maintain control over her environment and career prospects. according to the book, Brigitte Macron was known in her Paris circles for abruptly dismissing young women from her orbit, potentially to boost her own career prospects,as well as her husand's.

The Phone Incident and Palace Dismissals

One of the more dramatic incidents described in the biography involves Brigitte Macron dismissing an incoming advisor after looking at her phone. this action reportedly led to heated arguments with Emmanuel Macron, who insisted it was nothing but play-fighting and teasing. the book also claims that Brigitte Macron tossed out a female counter-aide a few years earlier, further illustrating her assertive approach to managing her inner circle.

Tension with Golshifteh Farahani

The biography also delves into the tension caused by Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani within the Macron couple. According to the author, Farahani's presence sparked an argument between Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron on their way back from Vietnam. the Elysée Palace initially denied any link between the trooper's slap and the actress, and Brigitte Macron directly denied it to the author, saying she had never looked at her husband's phone.

Denials and Insider Accounts

The Elysée Palace and Brigitte Macron have denied some of the claims made in the biography. The author, who drew from Brigitte Macron's close ally and other insiders, presents a detailed account of the first lady's tactics and the dynamics within the Macron household. The book provides a glimpse into the power plays and personal tensions that reportedly shape the inner workings of the French presidency.