Former US President Donald Trump addressed the recent viral video showing French First Lady Brigitte Macron apparently shoving President Emmanuel Macron's face after their arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam. Trump joked that Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron were "fine" and offered lighthearted "marital advice."
During a joint press event with entrepreneur Elon Musk at the Oval Office, Trump quipped, "Make sure the door remains closed," referring to the French presidential plane's door that swung open, which preceded the incident. He described the moment as "not good" but reassured that he had been in contact with President Macron, stating, "I spoke to him. He's fine. They're fine. They're two really good people. I know them very well. I don't know what that was all about."
The footage that sparked widespread attention captured Brigitte Macron extending both hands to gently push President Macron's face as he exited the aircraft. The French president appeared momentarily startled but quickly composed himself and waved from the open door.
French officials clarified that the couple was experiencing no serious discord and attributed circulating claims of a domestic dispute to misinformation campaigns seeking to misrepresent the moment.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk, who was present during the press conference, lightened the mood by joking about a black eye he had, quipping that he "wasn't anywhere near France." He explained to reporters that the injury was inflicted by his son.
This incident has attracted considerable public and media attention, highlighting the often scrutinized private interactions of world leaders during official engagements.
