Macron gets an unexpected "slap from his wife" in Vietnam - what caused the incident?

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Vietnam attracted media attention due to an unexpected incident. While disembarking from the plane, Macron received a light “slap” from his wife Brigitte Macron. The moment was caught on video and quickly spread across social media.

In the footage, as the presidential plane's door opens, Emmanuel Macron receives a gentle tap on the face from Brigitte. Although this initially surprised and amused internet users, the real context of the incident was soon clarified.

The Élysée Palace press service promptly commented on the situation. According to them, it was simply a “friendly joke” between the couple. French officials described it as a casual and humorous gesture that the president and first lady use to relieve stress before important meetings.

The newspaper Liberation reported on the event, emphasizing that it held no political or personal significance and should not be seen as fuel for conspiracy theories. French media also urged the public not to take the incident seriously.

It’s worth noting that during his visit to Vietnam, Macron is conducting official negotiations to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries. The slapping episode, which occurred just before these talks, once again drew social media attention to the personal life of the presidential couple.

Such lighthearted gestures between Macron and Brigitte have been caught on camera before. For this reason, experts suggest viewing the event as a personal joke, not a political matter. Nevertheless, the incident triggered a wave of jokes and memes online.

After the incident, Macron and Brigitte calmly and cheerfully disembarked and took part in the official events, further confirming that it was just a playful moment.

In conclusion: the private lives of politicians and their unusual humor always attract public attention. While this was likely just a humorous episode, it will undoubtedly continue to be discussed on social media.