US EditionTrump Says Video of Macron Spat Was ‘Not Good’ but Couple Is ‘Fine’
- A viral video showed French President Emmanuel Macron being shoved in the face by his wife Brigitte as they deboarded their plane in Hanoi on May 25, 2025.
- The footage sparked speculation about a domestic dispute, which Macron denied on May 26, calling it disinformation fueled by networks linked to Russians and French extremists.
- Macron said he and Brigitte were joking and that he was surprised by the shove, while US President Donald Trump commented during an Oval Office press conference that the couple was "fine" but the video was "not good."
- Trump also told Macron to "Make sure the door remains closed" after the incident, and noted he had spoken with Macron since then, describing them as "two really good people" he knows well.
- The incident brought international attention but resulted mainly in public reassurances rather than confirmation of any marital conflict, highlighting concerns over media misinterpretation and disinformation campaigns.
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