Macron explains why his wife hit him when he got off the plane

Why Macron's wife hit him — the French president explains
Brigitte pushed Emmanuel Macron. Photo: screenshot

On Monday, May 26, a video was shared online showing French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte, slapping and pushing him away. The politician said the act had no negative connotations.

The Associated Press reported this information.

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Why did Macron's wife slap him?

According to French President Emmanuel Macron, it was just a humorous gesture.

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French President Emmanuel Macron's office has admitted that his wife Brigitte hit him during a row, after footage showed the First Lady appearing to push his face. Macron's office initially denied the authenticity of the images, before they were confirmed as genuine. A close associate of the president later described the incident as a couple's harmless 'squabble'. Click the link for the full story on DailyMail.com. Link in bio #france #macron #europe #wife #news

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The incident occurred over the weekend during the presidential couple's official trip to Southeast Asia. Cameras captured Brigitte Macron standing next to her husband in the airplane doorway and briefly covering his face with both hands. The episode immediately provoked a strong reaction on social media and in the French press.

Speaking with journalists, Macron emphasized that the gesture had been misinterpreted.

"We are squabbling and, rather, joking with my wife," he said, adding that the incident was being overblown into "a sort of geo-planetary catastrophe".

The Élysée Palace confirmed the president's account, stating that "it was a moment of relaxation for the couple before the official part of the visit began".

Previously, it was reported that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the Allies had lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons. This refers to Ukraine conducting long-range strikes against Russia with Western missiles.

As a reminder, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has made another harsh statement regarding the war in Ukraine, criticizing the actions of both the Russian and Ukrainian leaders.

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