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After his wife appeared to have slapped him, President Emmanuel Macron faced yet another embarrassment. His wife refused to hold his hand while they were deboarding Air Force One in Vietnam. The president and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Vietnam on May 26, 2025, for a Southeast Asian tour, aiming to strengthen France’s economic ties and position as a reliable partner amidst global tensions. Macron’s office downplayed the event, describing it as a harmless “squabble” and a moment of decompression before the trip, amidst a backdrop of fake news targeting Brigitte, including false claims about her gender.