A Shocking Moment in Hanoi
On May 25, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, for a big trip to Southeast Asia. But what got everyone talking wasn’t the visit—it was a video of Brigitte pushing Emmanuel’s face as they were about to get off the plane. The clip, caught by Associated Press cameras, went viral fast, and people on X and other platforms couldn’t stop chatting about it. Some thought it was funny, while others wondered if it meant something serious. Either way, it stole the show!
What Happened in the Video
In the video, a person in a uniform opens the plane door, and Emmanuel steps forward to wave at the crowd. Suddenly, Brigitte, wearing a red jacket, reaches out and pushes his face—one hand on his mouth, the other on his jaw. Emmanuel looks surprised for a second but then smiles and waves like nothing happened. Brigitte stays hidden behind the door, so we can’t see her expression. The couple walks down the plane’s stairs together, but Brigitte skips taking Emmanuel’s arm and holds the railing instead. One X user laughed, “Brigitte was like, ‘Not now, Emmanuel!’”
Emmanuel Says It’s Just Fun
The next day in Hanoi, Emmanuel told reporters it was no big deal. “We were just playing around, like we always do,” he said with a grin, calling it a “silly moment.” He was annoyed that people made it a huge story, saying, “It’s nonsense—some turn it into a big drama!” His team told Reuters it was just the couple being close and goofy before a busy trip. They’ve been married since 2007, and Emmanuel said this is just how they act sometimes. But not everyone was convinced it was just a joke.
Why Everyone’s Talking
This moment got so much attention because it’s rare to see a president and his wife in such a real, unscripted way. Some fans on X loved it, with one saying, “Brigitte’s got sass! It’s just a couple having fun.” Others noticed she didn’t take his arm after, which made them wonder if she was upset. One post from
@ivan_8848 called it a “weird moment” for Emmanuel, while another user,
@LionsOfZion_ORG, said it was a “cute tease.” Some brought up old gossip about their relationship, which started when Brigitte was Emmanuel’s teacher years ago. People love guessing about what’s going on with them!
Not the First Wild Rumor
This isn’t the first time Emmanuel’s been in the news for something odd. Just weeks ago, a video of him picking up a crumpled tissue on a train in Ukraine led some pro-Russian accounts to claim—without proof—it was drugs. Emmanuel laughed it off, calling them “crazy,” and his team posted on X, “It’s just a tissue!” The Vietnam video got similar hype, with some accounts trying to make Emmanuel look bad. He told reporters, “In a month, I’ve been accused of drugs, fighting with a leader, and now arguing with my wife. It’s all fake!” It shows how quickly rumors spread online.
The Real Reason for the Trip
The push got all the attention, but Emmanuel’s visit to Vietnam was about important stuff. It was the first time a French president visited in almost 10 years. He met with Vietnam’s leader, President Luong Cuong, and signed deals for 20 Airbus planes, plus agreements on defense, energy, and space, according to Reuters. Emmanuel wants France to be a key partner in Asia, especially with tensions between the US and China. He also talked about helping Vietnam use cleaner energy. But the viral video of Brigitte’s shove kept getting more views than the news.
What People Think
Fans are split on what the push means. Some see it as a fun, normal moment between a couple who’ve been together forever. One X user wrote, “They’re just a regular couple who mess around!” Others think it looked tense, with one saying, “Brigitte didn’t seem happy—something’s off.” We’ll probably never know the real story, but the Macrons are moving on with their trip. Emmanuel kept smiling, just like he did after that surprising push.
