A video recently surfaced showing a surprising public interaction between French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron during their arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam. The footage captures Brigitte Macron seemingly shoving President Macron in the face as he attempts to greet her upon exiting the plane.
According to a professional lip reader consulted by The Express, following the shove, Brigitte Macron allegedly muttered, "Dégage, espèce de loser," which translates to "Stay away, you loser." President Macron appeared startled but quickly regained his composure. He responded with a soft, "Essayons, s’il te plaît" ("Let's try, please?"), to which she firmly replied, "Non." The exchange concluded with the president saying, "Je vois" ("I see").
This moment attracted significant public and media attention, initially prompting the Élysée Palace to dismiss the video as doctored. However, the president's office later confirmed the video's authenticity amidst growing interest.
Addressing the incident during a press conference, President Macron downplayed its significance, describing it as playful banter between him and his wife rather than a serious dispute. He criticized the widespread overreaction, stating, "We are squabbling and, rather, joking with my wife. It's being turned into a sort of geo-planetary catastrophe. People are saying all sorts of nonsense. Everyone needs to calm down."
The Macrons have been married since 2007, having met in 1993 when Emmanuel Macron was a 15-year-old student and Brigitte was his teacher, highlighting the unique nature of their relationship.
