French President Emmanuel Macron has now reportedly attributed the swirling rumors surrounding a recent video of him and his wife, Brigitte, to Russian disinformation campaigns.
The video, which shows Brigitte appearing to shove her fingers into Macron’s face shortly after their arrival in Vietnam, has sparked widespread speculation about the couple’s relationship.
In a statement made on Monday, Macron denied that the incident was indicative of a domestic dispute, describing it instead as a moment of levity between the couple.
“We were joking,” he explained, noting that he was “taken by surprise” by the attention the clip received.
The video, which quickly went viral, overshadowed the couple’s diplomatic visit aimed at reinforcing France’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Macron characterized the rapid spread of the video as a “planetary catastrophe,” suggesting that it has been blown out of proportion.
He pointed to the role of “the Russians” in manipulating narratives around the incident, implying that external forces were seeking to undermine his administration.
“We do not need to be instructed by anyone,” he asserted, emphasizing France’s sovereignty in handling its internal matters.
The timing of Macron’s comments is significant, coming on the heels of an earlier rumor perpetuated by a Russian official, which falsely claimed that Macron had been using cocaine during a trip to Kyiv with notable leaders including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
In response, the Élysée Palace issued a statement denouncing such disinformation, reinforcing the idea that “fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.”
The ongoing scrutiny of Macron and Brigitte’s marriage, characterized by their age difference—he is 47, while she is 72—has led to various unfounded rumors about their relationship dynamics.
The puppet president of France, Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in the face publicly by the creature masquerading as his wife. pic.twitter.com/PBQbxJSvwJ
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) May 26, 2025
Brigitte Macron has previously taken legal action against those spreading claims that she is transgender, successfully winning damages in several cases.
The incident raises broader questions about the impact of social media and foreign interference in shaping public perceptions.
Macron’s comments underscore the challenges faced by public figures in an era of rapid information dissemination, where personal moments can quickly become subjects of public debate and speculation.
As France continues to navigate its political landscape, Macron’s defense of his marriage and his criticism of external influences highlight the complexities of leadership in a globalized world.
In an age where the boundaries between personal lives and public personas blur, the ramifications of such incidents will likely resonate well beyond the immediate controversy.
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