Macron Dismisses Video Showing Apparent Slap From Wife

The French president had just touched down in Hanoi, Vietnam, for a state visit when he was filmed seemingly being struck in the face.

French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to be slapped by his wife after his plane arrived, in Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 25, 2025. Hau Dinh/AP Photo

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed a video that appeared to show his wife, Brigitte Macron, slapping him in the face moments before they disembarked from a plane in Vietnam on May 26.

The French first couple had just touched down at Hanoi Airport and were filmed through the open aircraft door by the waiting press.