26.05.2025 11:44
French President Emmanuel Macron was attacked by his wife Brigitte Macron during his trip to Vietnam. In footage released after the plane's landing in Hanoi, his wife is seen making a sharp hand gesture towards Macron's face. In a statement from the Élysée Palace, the incident was downplayed and described as "a quarrel" and "a moment of relaxation."
During French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Vietnam, a video recorded made headlines around the world.
MACRON RECEIVED A HARD SLAP TO THE FACE
In footage recorded by the Associated Press at Hanoi Airport, Brigitte Macron is seen slapping her husband Emmanuel Macron, who is 25 years younger than her, hard in the face.
STRANGE MOVEMENTS IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA
After the door of the plane that landed at the airport was opened, it was also noted that Macron, who was slapped in the face, made strange movements in front of the cameras to avoid showing any signs of discomfort.
ATTENTION-GRABBING STATEMENT FROM THE PALACE
As the footage of the incident involving Macron and his wife quickly became a topic of discussion, a statement from the Elysee Palace downplayed the event, describing it as "a scuffle" and "a moment of relief."