Viral Video Sparks Debate: Did Brigitte Macron Shove President Macron in Vietnam?

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Vietnam on May 28th, 2025. A short video clip of their arrival has since gone viral, showing Brigitte Macron appearing to shove her husband's face. The incident has sparked considerable debate online. President Macron himself downplayed the interaction, stating, "We were only squabbling and joking." However, a body language expert consulted by the Daily Express offered a different perspective. The expert noted that the force with which Brigitte Macron appeared to push her husband's head suggests it was not a playful gesture. "Pushing someone's face so hard their head reels to the side should not be normalized by calling it fun," the expert stated. The incident highlights the intense public scrutiny of even seemingly minor actions by world leaders and their families.