Claude Malhuret, known for his attacks on Donald Trump and Elon Musk, caught attention in the United States in 2025. He repeated his criticisms during a new speech at the Senate on March 25, once again crossing the Atlantic and sparking discussions on social media and in American political debates.
Once again, Claude Malhuret’s words crossed the Atlantic Ocean. On March 25, 2026, during a Senate debate, the representative from Allier delivered a harsh critique of Donald Trump and his administration, using striking language. His comments were widely shared on American social media platforms.
“A year ago, I said it was the court of Nero, in reality, it’s the court of miracles,” stated the senator, updating a comparison that went viral in 2025. He also described a “dangerous madman” as president and criticized the chaotic governance.
Claude Malhuret also cited a Turkish proverb to illustrate his criticism: “When a clown settles in a palace, he does not become king, the palace becomes a circus.” This phrase circulated widely online and was translated into English.
He “fired up Trump”
In the United States, this sequence was amplified by the Facebook page Occupy Democrats, followed by 11 million subscribers, particularly popular among progressives. In a widely shared post, the French senator was praised for “firing up Trump” and his administration, with several excerpts from his speech highlighted. Strong statements like “Every time the Epstein case resurfaces, bombs explode somewhere in the world creating a distraction” or “Bomb more to gain more” were also picked up.
The publication also relayed criticisms of members of the American administration, such as “An anti-vaxxer, former hero-maniac as minister of Health”, “A television host alcoholic as minister of Defense”, or “A Putin admirer as minister of National Security”. These phrases, attributed to the senator, were widely shared among an American audience familiar with his speeches.
This digital relay has unexpectedly increased Claude Malhuret’s reputation across the Atlantic. In 2025, his comparison of Washington to a “court of Nero” garnered millions of views. Now, each of his speeches is closely watched, translated, and discussed.
This success is as much about the content as it is about the style. The senator embraces punchlines, following the footsteps of prominent Anglo-Saxon political figures. His direct style, uncommon in French parliamentary settings, resonates particularly in the United States, where his speeches are seen as an external, free, and incisive view on the Trump presidency.
