Tension, Shove Or Slap? Body Language Expert Analyses Viral Macron 'Fight' With Wife Clip

Last Updated:May 27, 2025, 11:43 IST

Macron Viral Clip With Wife: The expert's detailed analysis of the moment suggests a display of tension between the presidential couple.

Screengrab from Emmanuel Macron's clip with his wife. (Image Credit: X)

A recent interaction between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, upon their arrival in Vietnam has become the subject of intense scrutiny with a body language expert weighing in on the matter on X (formerly Twitter). The expert’s detailed analysis of the televised moment suggests a subtle, yet potentially revealing, display of tension between the presidential couple.

Emmanuel Macron Shocked By Wife’s Action?

According to the expert- whose Twitter profile is named ‘Jesús Enrique Rosas: The Body Language Guy’- cameras captured a particular “shoving" gesture from Brigitte Macron towards her husband. The expert noted that a split-second before the action, Emmanuel Macron’s body was relaxed with a neutral expression, indicating he did not anticipate the gesture. The analysis describes Brigitte using both hands to “shove" Macron’s head backward, rather than a mere slap.

Emmanuel Macron Tries To Play It Cool

At the peak of the incident, the expert observed Emmanuel Macron appearing “startled" as he seemingly realized the interaction was witnessed publicly. He then reportedly attempted to “play it cool" by greeting those present. The expert highlighted a perceived “unnecessary ‘anchor’ gesture" — Emmanuel Macron placing his left hand on the seat to his left — suggesting it’s a common stress response. It was also noted that Emmanuel Macron took a moment to compose himself before exiting the plane, performing a “pacifying gesture" of touching his nose.

Emmanuel Macron Seen ‘Dominant’ After Leaving The Plane

Further analysis of their descent from the plane suggests continued unease. Emmanuel Macron offered Brigitte his arm, which she appeared to ignore. He kept his arm bent for a few more steps before eventually dropping it. The expert also pointed out that Emmanuel Macron, upon exiting the plane, engaged in a “dominant handshake" (palm down) with an awaiting official, speculating that he “wanted to feel ‘dominant’ in one way or another after that shove."

Emmanuel Macro’s ‘White Knuckle Fist’ Moment

A subsequent photograph captured Emmanuel Macron with his left hand in a “white knuckle fist," which the expert identified as a common sign of concealed anger. His facial expression was described as “beyond serious," with a “downward brow area not part of his usual body language baseline." The expert concluded that Macron’s jaw appeared broader than usual with pressed lips, suggesting he was clenching his jaw due to pressure.

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Tension, Shove Or Slap? Body Language Expert Analyses Viral Macron 'Fight' With Wife Clip