France’s Macron Finally Breaks Silence After ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests. Here’s What He Said.

French President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence on Monday after weeks-long violent protests broke out in the European nation, initially over a massive fuel tax. Macron, a hero to the American Left, pleaded with the demonstrators, who call themselves the “yellow vests,” to cease protesting and offered major tax cuts in concession. He also promised to use “all means” necessary to restore order.

“I take my share of responsibility for the anger gripping France,” Macron offered in a pre-recorded address to the French people at the Elysee Palace. “I might have hurt people with my words.”