US President Donald Trump made a pointed remark about French President Emmanuel Macron during a private lunch, criticizing him for not supporting the US in the ongoing conflict in Iran. Trump referenced a viral video from May 2025, where Brigitte Macron appeared to push her husband’s face, to underscore his point about Macron's leadership. He claimed he had personally requested military assistance from France but was met with reluctance, stating Macron would only consider help after the conflict had ended. This anecdote served to highlight Trump's broader concerns about NATO's reliability in critical situations, labeling the alliance a 'paper tiger.' Additionally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that the US may reevaluate its relationship with NATO following the Iran war, reflecting ongoing frustrations over allied burden-sharing.