Macron shove video sparks book claims of affair texts
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31 claimsA viral video from May 2024 shows Brigitte Macron pushing Emmanuel Macron's face as they prepared to get off a plane in Vietnam.
Golshifteh Farahani has previously dismissed speculation about a relationship with Macron, saying it doesn't bother her.
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5 questionsBrigitte shoved Emmanuel after discovering texts he sent to Golshifteh Farahani.
According to The Independent - Main, www.dailymail.comBrigitte was tired and pushed him away when he tried to make her laugh; the couple was joking.
According to The Independent - Main, www.ladbible.com, www.france24.comContext: The reader cannot determine whether the incident was a serious marital dispute or a lighthearted moment, which affects the credibility of the affair allegations.
Brigitte saw a message on Macron's phone, implying she checks it.
According to The Independent - Main, www.dailymail.comA source close to Mrs. Macron categorically denies she ever looks into her husband's phone.
According to The Independent - MainContext: If Brigitte does not check his phone, the claim that she discovered the messages this way is undermined, casting doubt on Tardif's account.
The Élysée initially dismissed the video as possibly AI-generated.
According to www.ladbible.com, www.france24.comAn Élysée official described it as a moment of relaxation and laughter, without mentioning AI.
According to The Independent - MainContext: The conflicting official responses raise questions about the Élysée's transparency and whether they were trying to cover up the incident.