*"Macron's Vietnam Moment: President Downplays Plane Incident with Wife Brigitte"*
During their visit to Vietnam, a video captured a moment where Brigitte Macron appeared to shove or slap President Macron as they were preparing to disembark from the presidential plane. The incident happened on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Hanoi, Vietnam, as the couple arrived for a tour of Southeast Asia.
*The Incident:*
- Brigitte Macron seemed to push Emmanuel Macron's face, causing him to step back momentarily before recovering and waving to cameras.
- After the incident, the couple descended the plane's steps together, with Brigitte refusing her husband's offered arm.
*Macron's Response:*
- President Macron downplayed the incident, saying he was "bickering, or rather joking, with my wife."
- He described it as "nothing" and mentioned that videos of him are often twisted by people with malicious intent.
*Elysee Palace's Explanation:*
- An Elysee official explained that the couple was "relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh."
- The official described the moment as a display of closeness between the couple.
