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Macron Dismisses Online Rumors, Affirms Affectionate Nature Of Wife’s Gesture Captured In Viral Clip
The French president tried to dispel online rumours by giving context, even though netizens were in disbelief after seeing the widely shared footage of Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron.
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte Macron, are seen in a social media video that has gone viral as they prepare to get off their aircraft in Vietnam. Many netizens were quick to notice the unexpected discussion between the two and expressed their amazement and disbelief.
The aircraft door swung open and the much-discussed moment began. Emmanuel was standing behind a uniformed crew member and seemed to be in the middle of a conversation when two deft hands, Brigitte’s, suddenly came into view and pushed him hard in the face.
Emmanuel recoiled slightly at the unexpected gesture, then snapped his head towards the cameras nearby. Confusion gave way to a tight smile on his face.
He waved briefly and made an effort to remain calm, but he soon turned away and moved off-screen in the direction of Brigitte’s disappearance.
Every detail of the interaction, from the shock of contact to Emmanuel’s obvious distress, was captured by the slow-motion playback of the video. Shortly after, he was observed leaving the plane by himself. He waved to the awaiting crowd with a smile.
Brigitte came out soon after. She walked by herself. Emmanuel held out his arm in what appeared to be a kind gesture, but she ignored it and went down the stairs next to him. Despite putting on a cohesive face, the two were clearly unrelated.
As the video gained momentum online, viewers wasted no time sharing their reactions, many of which revealed a deep sense of shock, confusion, and concern. One person exclaimed, “OMG. EMBARRASSING!” while another stated, “I can’t believe he [sic] hit him.”
Someone else simply penned, “This is shocking!” and a fellow spectator echoed, “This is crazy.” A growing chorus of voices also expressed disapproval at the public nature of the moment.
“Disrespecting in public is not acceptable whatever the reason is that’s why we have a home to talk things out [sic],” one netizen opined, their comment resonating with others who criticized the timing and setting of the act.
Others reacted on the tension the brief but startling conversation conveyed, while others attempted to make sense of it. A spectator called the scene “awkward,” and another said that they “felt bad for him.” Others, however, were unable to conceal their shock and described the incident as “horrible” and disturbing to see.
During a news appearance in Hanoi, the French president explicitly addressed the issue in an attempt to calm the flurry of reactions.
He characterised the viral video as merely a playful conversation between himself and Brigitte, addressing the prevailing rumours head-on. He told reporters, “There’s a video showing me joking and teasing my wife,” calling the global commotion a grotesque exaggeration.
Additionally, he said, what ought to have been a light-hearted time had devolved into what he derisively called a “geo-planetary catastrophe.”
Although he accepted the veracity of the tape, he was adamant that the true problem was the ludicrous stories being superimposed on the movie and allowed that such recordings can be altered.
According to reports, the Élysée Palace first denied that the incident actually happened. However, their tone changed to one of minimisation as the level of inspection increased. According to a source close to the president, the incident was a “moment of togetherness” and was described as petty spousal fighting.
Before beginning their diplomatic tour, the Macrons had just been joking about with each other, according to the insider. The source went on to say, “No more was needed to feed the mills of the conspiracy theorists,” referring to the internet’s propensity to overanalyse brief events.
Although Emmanuel tried to make things plain in public, Brigitte’s own comments from a previous, open interview with Elle magazine—which has been translated from French into English—offer a closer look at the couple’s relationship.
She reflected on the early days of their relationship, describing how it developed throughout the course of working together on the play “The Art of Comedy.” Though Brigitte said it caught her off guard, what started off as artistic companionship quickly became into something more.
“I didn’t understand why. It all seemed so irrational,” she shared, recalling how she looked forward to their Fridays together long before acknowledging the emotional shift taking place. Still, Brigitte attempted to maintain distance.
Since she thought it was the best course of action for him at the time, she even urged Emmanuel to go back to Paris to complete his education. At that time, she was more concerned with keeping her kids safe than with rumours or outside opinions.
Over the years, Brigitte has weathered intense public scrutiny, particularly due to their age difference of 20 years. She admitted the attacks during Emmanuel’s presidential campaign were painful. “Okay, you’re going through it, it hurts — but just stay silent,” she recalled telling herself.
Despite the backlash, physical distance, and the emotional cost of her choices, Brigitte said she never wavered from what she felt was right. “I couldn’t not do it,” she disclosed of their unconventional union.
She explained that both she and Emmanuel had to assist their families in accepting their relationship, and even though it caused some disruptions, such as, she admits, her children’s sense of normalcy, she stayed determined.
“I had a lot of joy with my children, but at the same time, I felt I had to live ‘that love,’ as Prévert said, to be truly happy,” said Brigitte.
The Vietnam tragedy and the ensuing fervour may serve as just another reminder to a couple whose private lives are frequently scrutinised. However, it’s evident that Brigitte and Emmanuel’s narrative is one that is characterised by conviction in addition to controversy.
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