Macron’s ‘Top Gun’ shades charm internet, get mocked by Trump at Davos

French President Emmanuel Macron's choice of aviator sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday sparked significant online attention. Social media users debated the "Top Gun" look, with some praising it and others criticizing it as bombastic. The sunglasses coincided with Macron's criticism of former US President Donald Trump regarding Greenland during his speech. Macron's office stated the sunglasses were worn indoors to protect his eyes due to a burst blood vessel. The appearance generated memes and comments, including parodies referencing the movie "Top Gun," and even drew mockery from Trump himself.

French President Emmanuel Macron wore sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday due to a medical condition, specifically broken blood vessels in his eye known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Macron first appeared with an inflamed eye last Thursday during a New Year's speech to France's armed forces. The condition, which he stated was harmless, is expected to resolve within two weeks. While some speculated the sunglasses were a political statement, referencing past instances where Macron used clothing to convey a message, his office has not commented. The unusual choice of eyewear sparked comparisons to figures like Tom Cruise's character in "Top Gun" and former President Joe Biden.