Viral Video of Brigitte Macron Sparks Disinformation Campaign

A seemingly innocuous video of Brigitte Macron lightly pushing President Macron as they disembarked from a plane in Vietnam has unexpectedly sparked a firestorm of controversy and disinformation. The brief clip, which quickly went viral, became a target for pro-Russian accounts and state media outlets, who seized on the moment to spread misleading narratives. While the Elysee Palace initially dismissed the incident, President Macron later acknowledged a playful argument with his wife. However, this explanation did little to quell the spread of misinformation. CNN's Saskya Vandoorne reports that this is not the first time such tactics have been used against Macron. Earlier this month, pro-Kremlin figures falsely accused Macron of cocaine use. French officials see this as part of a wider Kremlin campaign to undermine European support for Ukraine. The video serves as a stark reminder of the ease with which short clips can be manipulated for political purposes.