New Delhi, May 26 -- The French presidency found itself engulfed in a social media storm after a video surfaced showing a surprising mid-air tiff between President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, as they touched down in Vietnam for their Southeast Asia visit.

Moments after a video of the incident went viral, netizens couldn't keep calm. Adding to the massive storm the video had already sparked, X users came up with hilarious comments. While some questioned if it was a "love tap," others said the action was testimony to the fact that Macron and Brigitte "are a real couple."

Tuning in to the mirth, another X user added: "this is hilarious. I would be so upset this came out."

In the now-viral clip, Emmanuel Macron is seen waiting ...