The Trump-Macron handshake feud continued on Monday during the French president’s trip to the White House.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the White House on Monday for a bilateral meeting with Trump to discuss the Russia and Ukraine negotiations.
President Trump greeted Macron with a ‘death grip’ handshake.
WATCH:
Donald Trump greets French President Macron with an absolute death grip of a handshake.
Something tells us Macron isn't going to enjoy this meeting very much pic.twitter.com/RKybTZuvgp
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) February 24, 2025
After a quick meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump and Emmanuel Macron held a joint presser at the White House.
At the conclusion of the joint presser, Trump practically dislocated Macron’s shoulder in a power play handshake.
WATCH:
Trump almost broke Macron's wrist again pic.twitter.com/xzDHy70zNJ
— George (@BehizyTweets) February 24, 2025
The handshake dynamics between President Trump and President Macron have been a focal point of media attention going back several years.
Their initial meeting on May 25, 2017, during a NATO summit in Brussels, featured a firm handshake that lasted several seconds.
The handshake battle between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron continues.
Their handshake at the Notre Dame Cathedral lasted for 17 seconds, coming short of their previous record of 29 seconds. pic.twitter.com/ebJxaWcBKz
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 7, 2024
