Emmanuel Macron Dismisses Viral Video of Wife Brigitte as ‘Joking Around

A video capturing French President Emmanuel Macron appearing to be lightly pushed by his wife, Brigitte, upon their arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam, has gone viral, sparking widespread speculation. In the footage, Brigitte seems to place her hand over Macron’s mouth, leading to various interpretations online. Initially, the Élysée Palace dismissed the video as “fake news,” but later acknowledged its authenticity.

Addressing the incident, Macron downplayed the situation, describing it as a moment of “squabbling and joking around” with his wife. He expressed surprise at the exaggerated reactions, suggesting that the incident had been blown out of proportion.

This incident adds to the public’s fascination with the Macron couple’s relationship, which has been under scrutiny since their unconventional romance began when Brigitte was his high school teacher. Despite facing criticism and rumors over the years, the couple has remained a prominent figure in French public life.

While the Élysée Palace has labeled the moment as playful, the incident highlights the challenges public figures face in maintaining privacy and the rapid spread of information in the age of social media.