French President Emmanuel Macron’s arrival in Vietnam for a Southeast Asia tour was overshadowed by a viral incident involving his wife, Brigitte, who appeared to slap his mouth as they exited the plane. While the Elysee initially denied the authenticity of the video, they later confirmed it, with observers noting the moment’s seriousness rather than playfulness. Body language expert Judi James criticized the exchange, suggesting it reflects underlying tensions in their relationship, especially given the couple’s unconventional history, as Macron was only 15 when he began dating the then-married Brigitte.
