On Friday, BFMTV devoted a special edition to the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, when Laurence Beneux, journalist and author of the book Child sexual abuse: French hypocrisyThis caused an awkward moment on set. Invited to react to the tragedy, she denounced what she described as a lack of political will in the fight against child sexual abuse in France.
"An overwhelming political responsibility"
Laurence Beneux initially blamed political leaders: There is an absolutely overwhelming political responsibility. There has been a lack of political will for decades., she said.
She then cited Gérald Darmanin and Emmanuel Macron, criticizing them for publicly expressing outrage at the dysfunctions as if they were discovering them for the first time: "When I see Gérald Darmanin and Emmanuel Macron getting indignant about malfunctions as if they've suddenly discovered the moon exists, I must be dreaming!"
The relationship between Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron called into question
The show took a turn when Laurence Beneux brought up the personal life of the head of state. "Besides, speaking of dysfunction, Emmanuel Macron, when it comes to his wife, it didn't bother him that much."she exclaimed.
The presenter immediately tried to interrupt her. The guest continued nonetheless: "The age of sexual consent, for a person in a position of authority, has always been 18. And when a teacher seduces his…"
The journalist interrupted her again: "Well, that's another topic."
"It sends a message of impunity."
Laurence Beneux took the floor again and maintained her position: "It sends a message of impunity! And that's forbidden."she stated. The presenter then attempted to regain control of the exchange, while the studio audience remained visibly embarrassed.
Emmanuel Macron was 15 years old when he met Brigitte
As a reminder, Emmanuel Macron met Brigitte Auzière in 1993 at the Lycée La Providence in Amiens. He was 15 years old. She was 40 and a French teacher. She also ran a drama workshop. A close bond developed between them through their shared love of literature and theater. Faced with rumors, Emmanuel Macron's parents decided to send him to finish his schooling in Paris. Despite this distance, the two remained in contact for several years. Brigitte Auzière was then married and a mother of three. After her divorce, their relationship became official. The couple married on October 20, 2007, in Le Touquet.
