A surprising moment was caught on camera as French President Emmanuel Macron was playfully shoved in the face by his wife, Brigitte Macron, upon arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday evening.
In the now-viral footage, Brigitte Macron’s hands push the president’s face, while her body remains mostly out of frame.
President Macron appeared momentarily startled by the gesture but quickly regained his composure, flashing a wave at the waiting press and onlookers.
According to Elysee Palace sources quoted in French media, the moment was a lighthearted exchange between the couple.
The president later clarified, saying, “We were just joking about as we do,” describing it as a playful moment before the official engagements of the trip began.
The clip has sparked widespread attention on social media, with many users commenting on the couple’s relaxed chemistry and public display of humor.
Imagine for one moment if Macron pushed his wife in the face like this? Imagine!! Domestic abuse against men is common and widely ignored. All violence is unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/iQeN6Eumcg
— Nick Buckley MBE (@NickBuckleyMBE) May 26, 2025
