Macron and Brigitte's Vietnam Arrival: A 'Joke' or a Rift?

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Vietnam on Monday for the first leg of a Southeast Asian tour. However, their arrival was marked by an unusual incident caught on camera. Brigitte Macron appeared to refuse to take her husband's arm as they disembarked from the plane. This sparked immediate speculation about a possible rift between the couple. Later, President Macron sought to downplay the incident, telling reporters it was merely a 'joke' amid a 'discussion'. The incident underscores the intense media scrutiny surrounding high-profile figures and the often-contrasting public and private lives of world leaders. The couple's subsequent public appearances showed no further signs of tension, but the brief moment of apparent discord has certainly generated widespread interest.