Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Criticizes French President Macron
December 25, 2025576 VuesTemps de lecture: 1 minutes
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Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging application Telegram, has ignited controversy following a sarcastic comment he made on platform X regarding French President Emmanuel Macron. He also responded to a follower’s remark about symbols from an earlier satirical project.
Durov had earlier shared an image featuring a preliminary diagram of a project he referred to as "a sperm donation program," which included a logo with two circles and the letters "PD," representing his initials.
The Comment and the Mockery
A follower pointed out that the abbreviation "PD" is used as a derogatory term in French slang targeting homosexuals. Durov replied sarcastically, stating:
"So it will be a non-gay project pretending to be gay. Like the President of France, but in reverse!" He accompanied his comment with an upside-down emoji 🙃.
Ongoing Controversy Surrounding Macron
It is worth noting that President Macron has faced similar allegations in the past. In December 2021, a French journalist claimed that his wife, Brigitte Macron, was not a woman but a man named Jean-Michel, a claim that circulated widely in global media.
This incident highlights the persistent media controversies surrounding Macron, while Durov's sarcastic remarks have generated significant reactions on social media.
Durov had earlier shared an image featuring a preliminary diagram of a project he referred to as "a sperm donation program," which included a logo with two circles and the letters "PD," representing his initials.
The Comment and the Mockery
A follower pointed out that the abbreviation "PD" is used as a derogatory term in French slang targeting homosexuals. Durov replied sarcastically, stating:
"So it will be a non-gay project pretending to be gay. Like the President of France, but in reverse!" He accompanied his comment with an upside-down emoji 🙃.
Ongoing Controversy Surrounding Macron
It is worth noting that President Macron has faced similar allegations in the past. In December 2021, a French journalist claimed that his wife, Brigitte Macron, was not a woman but a man named Jean-Michel, a claim that circulated widely in global media.
This incident highlights the persistent media controversies surrounding Macron, while Durov's sarcastic remarks have generated significant reactions on social media.
