An Unusual Moment as Brigitte Macron Appears to Slap the President on Arrival in Vietnam
“Shocking! Brigitte Macron Hits the President in Front of Cameras — What Just Happened?” ( video )
A surprising scene was captured on video following the arrival of the French presidential plane in Vietnam, showing what many believe to be Brigitte Macron slapping President Emmanuel Macron. The video quickly went viral, sparking a wave of speculation and commentary on social media.
In the footage, as the plane door opens and President Macron steps out, Brigitte’s hands are seen reaching towards his face in a gesture that appears like a slap — or possibly an affectionate pat. Macron’s odd facial expression and immediate reaction have fueled rumors of a brief marital dispute.
The Élysée Palace responded promptly, denying that the moment was anything serious, and described it as a “light, stress-relief moment” between the couple ahead of their official engagements. A presidential aide called it a “short quarrel” and stated such exchanges are common before state visits.
Following the incident, the couple is seen walking down the steps together, although Brigitte notably keeps her arm along the railing rather than holding Emmanuel’s — a small but noticeable deviation from their usual public appearances.