Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13pm on 27 May 2025,Tuesday International
A video of French President Emmanuel Macron appearing to be shoved aside by his wife, Brigitte, while deboarding a plane has gone viral, sparking a flood of memes and jokes online. Shot by an AP journalist, the clip shows Brigitte pushing Macron’s face as he prepares to exit, prompting a calm smile and wave from the President. Macron later called the moment “a joke,” downplaying its seriousness while speaking in Vietnam. Social media reacted swiftly, with users calling it a “French slap” and “man-handling,” while others shared AI-generated images and slow-motion clips, fueling the viral frenzy.
