Viral Video Shows Possible Altercation Between Macron and His Wife

Hanoi Airport Incident: Was it a Slap or a Gesture? A Viral Video Sparks Debate On May 26, 2025, a short video clip showing French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, departing from Hanoi's airport in Vietnam, went viral. The video appears to depict Brigitte Macron striking her husband. This sparked immediate international attention and debate. The video, which is grainy and doesn't offer complete clarity, shows the presidential couple descending the aircraft stairs. At one point, a quick movement by Brigitte Macron is visible near her husband's face. The incident is brief, and interpretations vary widely. "It's difficult to say definitively what happened," said one T13 news anchor in the video. "The video is unclear, and different viewers have drawn different conclusions." Some interpret the movement as a slap, highlighting the apparent force and the subsequent reaction of President Macron. Others suggest it might have been a frustrated gesture, a quick movement of annoyance or a playful shove. The ambiguity of the footage has fueled much online speculation. The Elysee Palace, Macron's office, has yet to release an official statement clarifying the event. However, the incident underscores the intense public scrutiny faced by world leaders and their families, even in seemingly private moments. The incident highlights the challenges of interpreting brief, ambiguous video clips in the age of social media, where rapid dissemination can lead to misinterpretations and widespread debate.