A video of French President Emmanuel Macron seemingly being slapped or lightly pushed by his wife, Brigitte Macron, during their official visit to Vietnam has gone viral, sparking widespread social media buzz.
The incident reportedly occurred as Macron stepped off the plane at the start of his Southeast Asia tour. As cameras rolled, Brigitte appeared to brush or slap his face, followed by her refusal to hold his outstretched hand—fueling speculation online.
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Initially dismissed as fake by French officials, the video was later confirmed as real. The Élysée Palace clarified it was a “light-hearted moment” and not a serious altercation.
French media also reported that the gesture was part of a minor, private exchange and urged viewers not to misinterpret the interaction as conflict.
