Macron mocks ‘slap’ by wife with cheeky gesture

French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to reference the viral "slap" by his wife Brigitte Macron with a brief hand gesture during his welcome ceremony in Jakarta.
Arriving in Indonesia on 27 May, only President Macron's hand can be seen waving from the aircraft, before he appears in front of the cameras laughing.
He is then joined by his wife as they walk down the steps arm in arm.
The Élysée Palace has downplayed the incident, but Macron’s wave appears to offer a lighthearted response.

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