Why is the Benalla affair so sensitive for Macron?
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Channel: FRANCE 24 English · 2018 · News & Politics
Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN In France, a former security aid of the President was grilled by senators today. Benalla made headlines after he was filmed roughing up protesters at a May Day rally. The incident, known as Benalla Gate, sent the President''s ratings tumbling after it was revealed that Macron had known about the incident but didn''t report it to the authorities. Benalla added that he was never the President''s body guard but he did carry a gun for his own security. Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/France24_en
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