Paris
CNN
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s office moved swiftly on Monday to defuse attention around a viral video showing his wife Brigitte pushing his face away as they deplaned in Vietnam for the first leg of a Southeast Asia tour.
The short clip shows the aircraft door opening with Macron appearing in the doorway. Seconds later, both of Brigitte Macron’s hands reach from the side and presses against the president’s face in what looks like a sudden shove.
Macron appears momentarily surprised but quickly regains his composure and waves to the press outside.
As the couple descend the steps, Macron offers Brigitte his arm, which she…
