The story broke following podcaster Candace Owens' insistent reporting that she believes Brigitte Macron is a biological man.
In the WORST crisis PR response ever, Macron’s office is now calling everyone who noticed his husband beating him a “conspiracy theorist”.
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) May 26, 2025
They were just “horsing around” and “decompressing” with a nice hit to the face.
Don’t all couples do this before they get off a plane? pic.twitter.com/oEYOKcm1hW
While, the Élysée initially rejected the video but later confirmed the news, describing it as "playful teasing," according to The Express. An express close to Macron told The Express called it a "harmless scuffle" and accused the negative reaction on "pro-Russian circles," as per the report.
According to the report, an official from the Macron team mentioned that, "It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh. It was a moment of closeness," quoted The Express.
As per the viral video of the incident, it can be seen that Macron was taken aback when Brigitte's hands hit Macron in the face as they arrived in Vietnam for a tour in Southeast Asia, as per the report.
Everyone is talking about Macron getting bitch slapped by his husband.
— Jesper Birk (@JesperBirk5) May 26, 2025
But look at the flight attendants bloody shoulder! 👀🤔 pic.twitter.com/WsdCH12H0v
Then the 47-year-old president touched his face before waving towards the crowd waiting for them, and his 72-year-old wife, wearing a red blazer, took position behind him as they began to exit the plane, reported The Express.
As the pair started to descend the airstairs side by side to the concrete of the runway, as per those who were present, the president and his wife did not hold hands while walking down, and Brigitte preferred to handrail rather than clasp the palm of her beloved, reported The Express.
For the original read without notes, visit The Economic Times.