On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump responded to the viral clip of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, while speaking to the media in the Oval Office. Macron's video caught significant attention online, sparking numerous speculations.
The video was filmed as the couple disembarked from the plane in Vietnam, capturing Brigitte Macron seemingly playfully touching her husband's face. When Trump was questioned about this incident, he affirmed having already spoken with Macron, assuring journalists that 'they are both doing fine.'
'Make sure the door is closed'
Trump stated, 'They are both very good people whom I know well, and I'm not sure what that was about.' When asked for 'advice from one world leader to another,' he joked, 'Make sure the door is closed,' prompting laughter among the people present.
Initially, the Élysée Palace dismissed Macron's video as fake when it went viral, but later admitted its authenticity, clarifying it was a private, light-hearted moment. Macron explained to reporters, 'We were just having fun. I was teasing my wife, but it was turned into a big deal.'
What exactly happened?
Last Sunday, the French President Emmanuel Macron's plane landed in Hanoi, Vietnam. As the aircraft door opened, Macron was seen standing there, and soon after, his wife Brigitte touched his face playfully. Although initially surprised, Macron quickly regained composure, waving to the airport delegation. Brigitte joined him and the couple descended the stairs together. During this time, Macron offered his hand to his wife, which she chose not to take. Official statements from the Élysée Palace described this as playful banter between the couple.
