French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to a viral video that shows his wife, Brigitte Macron, lightly pushing him while getting off a plane. The video, which was taken during their recent trip to Vietnam, quickly spread across social media, sparking mixed reactions from people all over the world.
In the video, President Macron is seen walking down the stairs of the aircraft. Just before he steps down, Brigitte gives him a small nudge. The push causes him to step slightly back. President Macron then waves at the camera with a smile, trying to lighten the moment. The first lady, Brigitte, is also seen standing behind part of the plane, as if trying to stay out of the camera’s view. She later walks down the stairs without holding her husband’s hand.
This short moment led to a flood of comments online. Some people joked that this shows how all men, no matter how rich or powerful, are equal in front of their wives. Others used the video to spark debates or spread rumors.
However, President Macron has made it clear that the video is being misinterpreted. Speaking to reporters in Hanoi, he said there was no argument between him and his wife. “It was not a fight,” he said. “We were just having some fun.”
He also addressed a larger concern. Macron said that over the past few weeks, several videos of him have been edited or shared out of context. He believes this is part of a plan by his critics to make him look bad.
One such video, he explained, was from his visit to Ukraine. In that clip, he was seen picking something up from a train table. Some online users falsely claimed that the item was drugs. But the president clarified it was just tissues. His office confirmed this and called the rumors false and harmful.
Macron’s team believes that people who are against France, or against his leadership, are behind these false stories. They say these people want to damage the image of the president using tricks and lies.
As for the video in Vietnam, President Macron urged people to not take everything they see on the internet at face value. He reminded everyone that even world leaders have personal lives. “We laugh, we joke, we live like others,” he said.
This is not the first time Brigitte Macron has been in the spotlight. As France’s First Lady, she often travels with the president and takes part in public events. Their relationship, which began when she was his high school teacher, has always been a topic of public interest.
Despite the attention, both Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron have remained calm. They did not let the video affect their mood or their official work during the Vietnam trip.
Many experts say the moment was likely just a playful gesture between the couple. Body language experts pointed out that both seemed relaxed and smiling, which suggests there was no real tension.
In today’s digital world, where a short video can spread in seconds, public figures often face this kind of challenge. President Macron’s response shows that even in the face of viral moments, a calm and honest explanation can help clear the air.