Mexico President Mocked in Media for Bemoaning Journalists Don't Cheer Him Agence France-Presse
go to original February 4, 2015

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto is being mocked on social media for complaining that journalists don't like him. (AJ+)

Mexico's embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto has sparked a social media storm over an off-the-cuff remark he made about not getting applauded after announcing new anti-graft measures.

"I already know you're not applauding," Pena Nieto said Tuesday at the end of a televised speech to announce his anti-corruption policy and an investigation into his family's purchase of luxurious homes from government contractors.

It was unclear whether his comment was made in jest or a complaint at the assembled media, but it became a top trending topic on Twitter in Mexico with the hashtag #YaSeQueNoAplauden - Spanish for his controversial phrase.

Memes appeared online of Pena Nieto clamoring for applause. An editorial cartoon in the newspaper Reforma showed the public service minister designated to investigate Pena Nieto's home purchase holding an "applause" sign next to the president.

Pena Nieto's spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment.

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