French President Emmanuel Macron has addressed a viral video showing what appears to be his wife, Brigitte Macron, pushing him in the face shortly after landing in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday evening.
The moment, caught on camera, shows Macron briefly reacting with surprise before regaining his composure and waving to the crowd. Brigitte Macron is mostly hidden in the clip, with only her hands seen making contact with the President’s face.
The incident sparked speculation online about a possible disagreement. However, sources from the Élysée Palace dismissed the idea of a serious dispute, stating that the couple was simply having a light-hearted moment as they arrived for the diplomatic visit.
Macron later clarified that there was no tension between them and that they were joking as they often do in private. The pair had just stepped off the plane to begin their official program in Vietnam, where the French President is expected to discuss trade, security, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
The video has circulated widely on social media, but officials insist it should not be taken out of context. Those close to the couple say the moment reflected their usual dynamic of casual banter and playfulness, especially during long international tours.