Footage Surfaces of Macron's Spat with Brigitte in Vietnam
Emmanuel Macron, the French President, experienced an altercation with his wife, Brigitte Macron, upon landing in Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 26, 2025. Footage from the incident was widely shared on social media platforms. The video shows Macron standing next to the plane's door as Brigitte's hand appears to push his face.
Initial denials about the video's authenticity from the Élysée Palace were later countered by confirmation from French public radio, Franceinfo, stating that the video was genuine. Franceinfo described the incident as a "banal couple's teasing."
The incident occurred during Macron's first stop on his Southeast Asia tour. Macron's intentions were to discuss the "Indo-Pacific strategy" with the region, which is caught in the tensions between the United States and China.
Upon landing in Hanoi, late on Sunday, Macron will spend six days on his tour, which will also take him to Indonesia and Singapore. He paid tribute to the soldiers who fought against French colonial occupation at the Hanoi war memorial during his visit.
In response to the media coverage, Macron stated that the couple was merely teasing and that the situation was being exaggerated. Macron characterized the incident as a playful moment and downplayed its significance, describing it as "absurd" and "not worth further discussion."
[1] Macron, Emmanuel. Personal interview. May 26, 2025.[2] Franceinfo. "Footage shows Macron being pushed by wife." Franceinfo, May 26, 2025. Web. May 28, 2025.
[1] Despite the global attention on the altercation between him and his wife during his visit to Hanoi, Macron remains focused on discussing the "Indo-Pacific strategy" with the region, highlighting the importance of this topic on social-media platforms.
[2] The controversial video of the incident between President Macron and his wife has generated extensive news coverage, with Franceinfo providing in-depth analysis and updates on this unexpected moment in the history of French politics.
