French media is debunking social media speculation surrounding Macron cocaine issue

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a train ride from Poland to Ukraine. The French media, particularly Liberation, has addressed social media rumors that claimed President Macron was caught with a bag of cocaine during this trip.

According to the reports, the rumor was sparked by a video or image that showed the three leaders in a private compartment. In the visual, Macron appears to quickly grab something from the table when reporters enter the room. Some social media users have speculated that this was a bag of cocaine, while others suggested that Merz might have been concealing a coke straw or spoon.

Liberation has stepped in to clarify the situation, stating that there is no evidence to support these claims. They assert that the item Macron grabbed was actually a handkerchief and that the object in Merz's hand was a "stirrer," which is used for stirring drinks, not related to drug use.

The French outlet dismisses these rumors as a conspiracy theory, indicating that there is no factual basis for the claims being made on social media. It is common for public figures to be the subjects of various unfounded claims and speculations, which are often quickly debunked by the media and official sources. The actual context of the situation is likely much more mundane than the sensationalized version being circulated online.

It's important to critically evaluate the information we encounter on social media and verify it through reputable sources before accepting or sharing such claims. Misinformation can easily spread and cause unnecessary concern or damage to individuals' reputations.
Collins Ruggs