French First Lady Brigitte Macron captured on video pushing husband Emmanuel Macron in the face upon arrival in Vietnam.
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A viral clip has emerged, showing French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, seemingly pushing his face while disembarking from their plane in Hanoi, Vietnam. The footage captures a moment where Brigitte Macron appears to shove Emmanuel Macron's face with both hands as the plane door opens, causing him to look slightly startled before he waves to the delegation.
Officially, the incident has been described as a playful moment between the couple, rather than a serious altercation. President Macron and his office have reported that the pair were merely joking around or engaged in a harmless squabble as they decompressed before the start of their trip. Initially, the Elysee Palace denied the authenticity of the video, but later confirmed it was genuine, attributing the negative commentary to conspiracy theories and pro-Russian accounts.
The brief physical interaction between Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron has stirred some controversy, but both parties have insisted it was a lighthearted, joking moment. Macron emphasized that the incident should not be blown out of proportion and serves as a cautionary tale about disinformation in the social media age.
Macron is currently touring Southeast Asia this weekend. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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[Associated Press contributed to this report]
[Official statements and reports were made by Emmanuel Macron and his office]
Social-media users are abuzz with the breaking news about the playful moment between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, captured on video during their trip to Vietnam. Politicians and celebrities alike are expressing their opinions on the controversial incident on various social-media platforms, adding another layer to the entertainment spectacle surrounding the French presidential family.
