The interviews with the patriots reported that the Elysée had assured that no public money was spent for the defense of the Macrons, presented as pertaining to their private life, and that the American trial would be financed privately. They mentioned the fees of American lawyers, notably those from the Clare Locke firm, and recalled that the New York Times had mentioned a rate that could reach around 1,800 dollars per hour for Tom Clare. They estimated the cost of the trial between 2 and 5 million dollars and claimed that Emmanuel Macron's tax return was incompatible with such an expense, questioning where the money came from. They also criticized Macron for not publishing detailed documents on the funding, doubted his statements, and questioned the respect of his promise of transparency. #Macron #Justice #Transparence (translated)
