Macron Addresses Viral Video of Interaction with Wife in Vietnam

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Vietnam on May 26, 2025. A short video clip circulating online shows a brief physical interaction between the couple as they disembarked from the plane. The video sparked considerable public interest and speculation about the nature of their interaction. President Macron later addressed the video, stating, “We were bickering – or rather just fooling around – with my wife, but to my surprise, it turned into some kind of geopolitical catastrophe.” He added, “People are saying all sorts of nonsense. Everyone just needs to calm down.” The incident highlights the intense public scrutiny faced by world leaders and the potential for even seemingly innocuous events to be misinterpreted and amplified in the media. The video’s brevity and lack of clear context underscore the importance of verifying information before drawing conclusions.