French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to a viral video showing his wife, Brigitte, appearing to shove his face upon arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam. The incident, captured on camera as the couple disembarked from their aircraft, sparked widespread speculation online.
- The video shows a hand believed to be Brigitte’s pushing Macron’s face as he steps out of the plane.
- Macron looked startled but quickly regained composure and waved to reporters.
- Addressing the moment in Hanoi, Macron confirmed the video was real but said it’s being blown out of proportion.
- “I was teasing my wife. Suddenly, it becomes a geo-planetary catastrophe,” he told reporters.
- He criticized the way people "weaponize" such videos and attach false narratives.
In today’s social media age, even playful gestures between public figures can ignite global speculation. Macron’s reaction reflects increasing concern among world leaders about personal moments being misinterpreted online, particularly when there's no context.
While Macron dismissed the moment as harmless fun, the incident underscores the scrutiny that public figures and their families face even during casual interactions. For now, it appears the “aircraft shove” is more gossip than scandal.
