Macron Laughs Off Viral Video of Wife’s Playful Shove, Debunks Disinformation Claims

French President Emmanuel Macron found himself at the center of a viral storm this week after a video surfaced showing his wife, Brigitte Macron, playfully pushing him away during a moment on a plane in Hanoi. The clip, which spread like wildfire online, initially sparked claims from Macron’s office that it was a pro-Russian disinformation plot, only for them to later admit the footage was real. Talk about a plot twist!

The video captures Brigitte, in a striking red blazer, giving Macron a light shove with both hands—one covering his mouth, the other on his jaw—as he stood in the plane’s doorway. Macron, ever the diplomat, quickly flashed a smile and waved at the cameras, shrugging off the moment. His office later called it a moment of 'complicity,' describing the couple as 'horsing around' before their Vietnam trip began.

Macron himself dismissed the frenzy, telling reporters, 'We were just joking around. It’s not a geo-planetary catastrophe.' He also took a jab at the rumor mill, denying wild claims ranging from drug scandals to brawls with foreign leaders. 'Everyone needs to calm down,' he urged, as the video fueled chatter among accounts known for their anti-Macron stance.

The couple was later seen descending the aircraft stairs together, with Macron offering his arm—though Brigitte, ever independent, didn’t take it. The incident highlights how quickly a lighthearted moment can spiral into a global talking point in today’s hyper-connected world.