Posted on 11/07/2018 3:50:13 PM PST by ameribbean expat
"He was a great soldier, it's a fact," Macron said, though he stressed that Petain had made "disastrous choices" during World War II.
His comments drew fierce criticism from rival politicians as well as Jewish leaders, reopening a painful chapter in France's history which continues to divide the nation decades on.
Francis Kalifat of the CRIF association of French Jewish groups said he was "shocked" by Macron's comments praising a leader who helped deport thousands of Jews to their deaths.
"The only thing we will remember about Petain is that he was convicted, in the name of the French people, of national indignity during his trial in 1945," Kalifat said in a statement.
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I’m sure There were less controversial leaders he could have honored.
I find the way Macron handled himself towards our POTUS was of little class. He was the host and he treated his guest (POTUS) rudely. Then he continued on with little judgment by honoring this Nazi collaborator, in which 76,000 Jews were sent to concentration camps.
Yea, France sure can pick ‘em, can’t they? /s
Not surprised as Macron is President of the New Vichy France.
Macron is Petain in short pants, sans kepi.
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