Trump Jokes About Macron’s “Plane Shove” Incident, Calls Couple “Fine”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump offered playful marital advice to French President Emmanuel Macron after a viral video showed Macron being pushed in the face by his wife, Brigitte, as they disembarked from a plane in Vietnam.
“Make sure the door remains closed,” Trump joked to reporters during an Oval Office press conference with Elon Musk.
Despite the viral speculation, Trump dismissed rumors of marital tension, stating, “They’re fine. They’re two really good people I know very well.”
The Incident That Sparked Headlines
The footage, captured in Hanoi, shows Brigitte Macron pushing her husband’s face moments before exiting the plane. While Macron appeared startled, he quickly composed himself and waved to onlookers. The couple then walked down the steps without holding hands, fueling online buzz.
Initially dismissed by the Élysée Palace as AI-generated, the video was later confirmed to be real. Officials insisted the gesture was “a moment of closeness” after a long flight, describing it as playful banter.
“We were joking,” Macron later said. “Now it’s become a planetary catastrophe.”
Musk’s Bruise and Macron’s Comeback
Elon Musk, sporting a black eye, humorously clarified he wasn’t involved, attributing the bruise to his 5-year-old son, X. Meanwhile, the Macrons later addressed the incident in Indonesia with smiles and linked arms, ending the speculation on a lighter note.
