India, May 27 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed a viral video showing his wife Brigitte pushing his face away as mere "joking and teasing," but social media users are not convinced. The speculation intensified after a photo surfaced showing Macron with a clenched fist shortly after disembarking in Vietnam.

In the short video, Macron is seen emerging from an aircraft doorway when Brigitte's hands suddenly reach out and press against his face, appearing to push or "slap" him. Macron looks momentarily startled but quickly composes himself and waves to the waiting media. The clip soon went viral, with many insisting the gesture wasn't playful.

Addressing reporters in Hanoi on Monday, Macron acknowledged the authenticity of t...