Sophie Primas says, “Macronism will soon end; Macron’s supporters criticize me.”

On May 20, 2025, **government spokesperson** Sophie Primas from the **Republicans (LR)** opined that **”Macronism will likely come to an end in the coming months.”** This comment ignited a firestorm among several **macronist deputies**, who labeled it as **”unacceptable.”**

“The question is not about being an opponent of macronism; it will likely find an end soon, as **Emmanuel Macron** finishes his second term,” stated Sophie Primas during her discourse on **Europe1/CNews**. She remarked on the precarious **political climate**, with the government lacking an absolute majority in the **National Assembly**, making rebuilding efforts essential.

“Certainly not, now nor in the next two years,” replied **Aurore Bergé**, the **gender equality** minister and a long-time devotee of Macron. She emphasized that it was the **President** who appointed the current government officials under **Article 8 of the Constitution**.

Divided Opinions Among Politicians

Former Minister **Stéphane Travert** also weighed in, criticizing Prime Minister **François Bayrou** for not reminding various ministers of their coalition obligations, stating, “They should remember they serve under the President of the Republic.” The deputy **Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade** emphasized that Primas’ position is owed specifically to **macronism**.

**”Republicans** may wish for the end of macronism, but they owe their presence in the government to Emmanuel Macron,”** stated former Minister **Marie Lebec** on social media. According to **Eric Bothorel**, a **Renaissance** deputy, Primas’ remarks were both **bad-mannered** and **inelegant**.

The **Paris deputy** **David Amiel** took a harsher stance, calling attention to the **Republicans**’ failure, stating, “A party that has achieved less than 10% of the vote in the last six national elections cannot claim to supersede a President elected by the people.”