Trump weighs in on viral clip of French president

A viral video of French President Emmanuel Macron seemingly being “slapped” by his wife Brigitte during their arrival in Vietnam on May 25 has drawn worldwide attention. As they disembarked from the plane, Brigitte appeared to touch Macron’s face abruptly, and she also seemed to refuse his arm. A lip reader suggested their interaction looked icy, sparking online speculation. The Élysée Palace responded, saying the moment was merely a playful exchange and a sign of closeness, while Macron himself clarified that they were just joking and that the situation had been blown out of proportion.

US President Donald Trump also weighed in at a press conference in the Oval Office. Asked if he had any “marital advice” for Macron, Trump humorously said, “Make sure the door remains closed,” but then more seriously noted that he had spoken with Macron and that the couple was fine. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, who was present at the same press event, brushed off questions about his own black eye by joking that he hadn’t been near France, adding he’d been play-wrestling with his son. UNILAD has since contacted the Élysée Palace for further comments on the incident.