French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have faced a viral video that showed them appearing to engage in an aggressive shoving match before stepping off a plane in Vietnam. However, Macron has defended their relationship, calling the incident “a moment of closeness” between the couple as they relaxed together.
In an interview with TMZ, a French official described the interaction as a lighthearted moment between the president and his wife, saying they were “bickering and joking around”. The official added that this is a common dynamic for the couple when not in public.
Macron also addressed the reaction to the footage, stating he is surprised by how it has been perceived. He claimed conspiracy theories surrounding the video are part of a disinformation campaign aimed at him. The president pointed out that his office previously addressed similar claims about a tissue being mistaken for cocaine.
This incident follows recent controversies surrounding Macron’s interactions with other world leaders and former partners, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and ex-partner Solange Knowles. However, the French first lady has consistently denied any romantic or domestic disputes between her and her husband.
Source: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/macron-wife-plane-shove