🇫🇷 MACRON GETS A FACEPALM FROM HIS WIFE

Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, recently experienced a minor but widely-noticed incident involving his wife, Brigitte Macron. Upon landing in Vietnam, a video captured Brigitte seemingly pushing his face just before he disembarked from the plane. This action appeared to be a gentle reminder to fix his hair, as he looked slightly surprised and then proceeded to smooth his hair before waving to the cameras.

Initially, the French President's office denied the occurrence, but the clear high-definition footage quickly made the rounds on social media and news outlets, leaving the office's statement at odds with the visual evidence. The event served as a light-hearted moment in the often serious world of international politics, showcasing a more personal and human side to the Macrons. It also highlighted the prevalence and power of video in the digital age, where moments that would once have gone unnoticed are now captured and shared widely, making it challenging for individuals to contradict or obscure what has been recorded.

The incident, while not significant in terms of political implications, has sparked conversations about the candidness of such moments versus the managed images often presented by public figures and their teams. It also showcased the ease with which the public can access and scrutinize the actions of world leaders, making it difficult for them to control their narratives as thoroughly as they may have done in the past. The term "gaslighting" used in the context of the French President's office's initial denial and the subsequent release of the footage is a metaphorical expression that refers to manipulating information to make someone question their own perception of reality.


📷  Mario Nawfal