A recent viral video showing French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, has left the media buzzing. While it initially appeared to be a harmless moment between the couple, a lip reader has uncovered what may indicate a more serious spat than the French officials are admitting.
The Incident: A “Slap” or a Joke?
While arriving for an official visit in Hanoi, Vietnam, Brigitte Macron was seen pushing or slapping her husband’s face just as the plane doors opened. This unexpected moment caught on camera quickly spread across the internet. Brigitte, who is 72 years old, was partially visible in the footage, with her arm extended to make contact with Macron’s face. The President, in full view of the cameras, tried to maintain composure.
Following this, Brigitte appeared to snub Emmanuel’s gesture to hold her arm, walking separately as they descended the stairs. Macron, however, brushed off the incident, calling it a harmless “joke” between them that was blown out of proportion.
The Lip Reader’s Findings: A More Tense Moment
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Despite Macron’s lighthearted explanation, a professional lip reader has shared a different interpretation of the exchange. According to the expert, the interaction suggests that there was more tension than the couple is letting on.
“As the aircraft door opened, Brigitte was seen pushing Macron in the face,” the lip reader explained. “Realizing the staff was watching, Emmanuel raised his hand and tried to force a ‘Hi,’ looking uncomfortable.” The lip reader also pointed out that a crew member appeared to flinch, showing discomfort at the moment.
As they began to descend the stairs, Brigitte reportedly muttered, “Dégage, espèce de loser,” which translates to “Stay away, you loser.” The lip reader suggests that Macron responded with, “Let’s try, please?” to which Brigitte curtly replied, “Non.” Macron’s final expression and the lipread phrase “Je vois,” meaning “I see,” are also believed to reveal his recognition of the tension.
Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron: A Complicated Relationship
Brigitte and Emmanuel’s relationship has always intrigued the public due to their 25-year age gap. The couple met when Emmanuel was a high school student, and Brigitte was his French teacher. They married in 2007, long before Emmanuel pursued a career in politics. Despite the public interest in their relationship, Brigitte has largely maintained a low profile.
This recent incident, however, has sparked renewed interest in their dynamic. While some speculate that the “slap” was more than just playful, others, including Macron himself, insist that it was an innocent, joking moment.
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Macron Responds to the Media Frenzy
In an attempt to downplay the media frenzy, President Macron clarified that it was simply a playful disagreement with his wife. “We are squabbling and joking with my wife,” he stated, calling the media’s reaction an overreaction. “Everyone needs to calm down.”
An official from the Elysee Palace also dismissed the incident, describing it as a “moment of complicity” before their trip. They explained that it was a lighthearted exchange that had been blown out of proportion by the media.
What Do You Think?
While Macron maintains that the incident was nothing serious, the lip reader’s analysis suggests otherwise. Could there be more to this moment than what French officials are letting on? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and feel free to share this story with others for further insight into the matter.
