Overview

• Prime Minister Gabriel Attal interrupted Valérie Hayer's radio debate, leading to accusations of 'mansplaining' and sexism.
• Opposition figures from various parties condemned Attal's actions, calling them humiliating and macho.
• Hayer's campaign has struggled, trailing significantly behind the far-right National Rally in the polls.
• Attal's intervention is seen by some as a sign of dwindling confidence in Hayer's candidacy by the ruling party.
• Despite the backlash, Hayer defended Attal, rejecting claims of sexism and expressing pride in his support.