Macron's 'Plane Incident': A Joke or a PR Crisis?

French President Macron and his wife, Brigitte, were filmed alighting from their plane in a short video that quickly went viral. The video shows an interaction between the couple that has been interpreted differently by viewers. The Élysée initially described the incident as a "joke between spouses." However, this explanation has been met with criticism. Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a French MP, stated, "The Élysée's use of such simplistic lies is worrying for our democracy." The authenticity of the video has also been questioned, leading to further debate. The incident highlights the scrutiny faced by public figures and the impact of social media on political narratives.