Sknged or complicity: Brigitte’s controversial gesture with Macron upon arrival in Vietnam

Chijioke Obinna

Sknged or complicity: Brigitte's controversial gesture with Macron upon arrival in Vietnam

A camera from the American agency Associated Press (AP) has captured what it seems or a “slap” or “a gesture of complicity” between the president of France, Enmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte Macron just before going down from the plane that He had just landed in Hanói (Vietnam), where the president will begin his Asian tour.

In the video you can see how the plane doors open and The land staff is placed on both sides of the door To facilitate your departure. At that time, Macron greets the people who were waiting for him upon arrival and just his wife’s arms appear in plane.

Brigitte’s hands Macron’s face abruptly graba gesture that catches him of surprise and, judging by his first expression, it seems that he does not like a smile.

Moments later they are preparing to lower the stairs and the French president greets the crew. Then, he turns to Brigitte and offers his arm to support, although she murmurs something, He rejects and chooses to go down without his help.

At first, Elysee believed it was a video created by artificial intelligence

The images began to spread rapidly through social networks, so The Elysee came out quickly to deny them claiming that it was a video created by artificial intelligence. However, after verifying that the agency had not manipulated them, it argued what happened.

The AFP agency explained that “the president” of the president states that It was only “a small dispute”as can be seen in the video later was solved. “It was a time when the president and his wife were relaxing before starting the trip, joking between them (…). It was a moment of complicity. No more needed to give material to the conspiracy, “said a member of the BFM-TV presidential environment.

Macron, has alleged that the video corresponds to a situation in which Both were “joking” and has appealed to the “calm” not to get images that are viral on social networks from context.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.