US EditionLip Reader 'Reveals' What French President Macron's Wife Said Moments After 'Slapping Him in Face' in Heated Exchange
- During a diplomatic visit to Hanoi on May 25, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron was visibly pushed in the face by his wife, Brigitte Macron, as they exited their plane.
- The incident followed a long, controversial relationship that began in 1993 when Brigitte, Macron's high school teacher, was 39 and he was 15, sparking ongoing public and media scrutiny.
- Video footage of the shove quickly went viral and prompted speculation about possible marital tensions, although Macron’s team described the interaction as playful banter and part of unwinding before duties.
- On May 26, 2025, Macron described the interaction with his wife as a minor quarrel mixed with some playful behavior, while a lip reader indicated he encouraged her by saying, "Let's try, please," to help ease the apparent tension on camera.
- The viral exchange introduced an unwelcome distraction to Macron’s Southeast Asia visit and revived public fascination and rumors about their relationship, though its true nature remains uncertain.
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