A video recorded during French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Vietnam captured an unexpected moment as he and his wife, Brigitte Macron, disembarked from their plane. The footage quickly spread across global media platforms, drawing widespread attention and speculation.
In the video, President Macron is seen speaking to someone off-camera near the aircraft’s exit when a hand clad in red suddenly reaches out and touches his face, prompting him to take a small step back. The gesture, which some viewers interpreted as a push or even a slap, sparked rumors of tension between the French President and the First Lady.
Shortly afterward, it became clear that the person in red was Brigitte Macron, who was accompanying her husband on the visit. The couple then descended the aircraft steps, appearing slightly unsettled in front of the waiting cameras.
The incident ignited online debate, with differing interpretations of the moment—some calling it playful, others more serious. Addressing the speculation, President Macron told the Associated Press that there was no conflict, clarifying that it was merely a light-hearted exchange between him and his wife. “We were just joking,” he said, emphasizing that their interaction was nothing more than playful banter.