Since the end of his presidential term in 2017, François Hollande occupies very little of the political landscape. If he refused to sit on the Constitutional Council as some former presidents of the Republic do, he is now a lecturer and author of books. The former head of state is however always present during major political events … and always meets his lifelong rival, Nicolas Sarkozy.
This Sunday, November 28, 2021, while François Hollande was invited on the set of the show “8:30 pm Sunday” on France 2, Laurent Delahousse did not hesitate to ask him the question everyone is asking about his relationship with Carla Bruni’s husband. To approach the subject gently, the journalist wanted to show him a photo “a little cult” where the two former presidents pose together: To tell you all she has been in my office for a few years, it’s interesting it dates from 2005, it’s you and him, it’s when you were campaigning for the referendum, there is that smile that appears between you“explained Laurent Delahousse.
François Hollande then turns to the giant screen to discover the famous photo… which is not displayed. “When you see this photo that we do not see, that I would like us to see but which will perhaps happen, if it does… and she may not be coming“declared Laurent Delahousse visibly very annoyed by the situation.” “She may have been censored ” then retorted François Hollande. “We are developing it ” outbid Laurent Delahousse.
Eleanor de la Fontaine