President Emmanuel Macron parties with singer Elton John

 At a time when France is seething with rage in the wake of violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops, President Emmanuel Macron was seen partying with British singer Elton John.

On Wednesday evening, Macron was filmed at Paris’s Accor Arena, watching the singer on his farewell tour, reports Dailymail.com.

He was also photographed alongside his wife with the legendary artist, who has been bestowed with France’s Legion of Honour award.

The photo triggered massive outrage overnight, with Thierry Mariani, an MEP with Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, saying, “While France was on fire, Macron applauded Elton John,” the Telegraph reported.

This was happening when police were engaged in bloody clashes with protesters, making 150 arrests nationwide. On Thursday, more than 40,000 French cops were deployed to quell the protests. For the third straight day, violence and chaos were witnessed in many parts of France as protesters were seen torching vehicles, barricading roads and hurling objects at police. According to local media, a bank was also set on fire. (Agencies)

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