This is Unbelievable! Man Slaps French President Macron During Regional Tour

French President Emmanuel Macron received the most shocking welcome after he was slapped by an unknown man in the face on an official visit to the southeast of France on Tuesday, June 8th.

In a video circulating on social media, Mr. Macron is seen walking up to a barrier on a trip to Tain-l'Hermitage outside the city of Valence.

A man slaps Mr. Macron in the face before officers quickly move in. The president, meanwhile, is pulled away.

However, following the most shocking incident, Two men have been arrested. This is according to French media.

The head of States Macron is currently conducting a tour of France and had just visited a hotel school in Tain-l'Hermitage. His visit to the area was set to continue on Tuesday, officials said, with a trip to a vocational institute for 25-30 year-olds.

His visit comes on the eve of a major step for French bars and restaurants, which will be able to reopen to indoor customers after seven months of closure. France's overnight curfew is also being pushed back on Wednesday from 21:00 to 23:00.