Shocking video: Macron's wife slaps him in front of cameras in Vietnam.

A video clip caused a wide stir on social media after French President Emmanuel Macron was seen receiving a slap from his wife Brigitte as they descended from the presidential plane in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, at the beginning of his tour in Southeast Asia.

The unexpected slap to the president occurred just moments before they reached the bottom of the plane's stairs, prompting Macron to wave to the cameras in an attempt to lighten the scene in front of the media.

Brigitte Macron appeared hesitant, staying at the entrance of the plane for a moment after the slap, then descended with her husband without interacting with him, even ignoring his attempt to hold her hand.

The video spread rapidly, especially on accounts known for their opposition to Macron, forcing the Elysee Palace to initially deny the incident before eventually acknowledging it.

A source close to the president described the incident as a "minor quarrel" between a couple under the pressure of travel and duties, adding that it was merely an emotional outburst that was exploited by "pro-Russian circles" to create exaggerated narratives.

The source emphasized that this was nothing more than a human moment of tension and "affection" between a couple preparing for a long official tour that includes several countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore.

The incident sparked a wide wave of analysis and speculation, while the official French focus remains on the goals of the Asian tour and enhancing French presence in the region, despite the parallel media buzz.