French President’s reaction over video of wife slapping goes viral

A video of French President Emmanuel Macron arriving in Vietnam went viral on social media, showing the First Lady’s hand brushing across his face, leading to widespread speculation that she had slapped him.

In the footage, Macron appears momentarily flustered as he exits the plane, then smiles and waves at the cameras.

Responding to the buzz, President Macron clarified to reporters that it was simply a light-hearted moment between him and his wife, not an argument. He criticised the media frenzy, saying, “It’s being blown out of proportion as if it were some kind of catastrophe.”