Trump and Macron held a "forceful handshake" at a meeting in Versailles

The head of the White House, Donald Trump, and French President Emmanuel Macron, after a traditional handshake at a meeting in Versailles, switched to an unusual welcoming gesture, clasping their hands in a kind of "lock". This was reported by RIA Novosti on June 18.

It is noted that Trump arrived in Versailles in an armored presidential car after a visit to Evian-les-Bains. Macron went out to meet the American leader at the door of the limousine, leaving the escorts behind.

After the standard handshake, the politicians continued the greeting, clasping their right hands in a grip reminiscent of a power sports competition. According to observations, the initiative passed from one leader to another, with Trump tightening his grip several times and accompanying the gesture with a pat on Macron's shoulder.

At the end of the greeting, the leaders continued their communication and went to the wife of the French President Brigitte Macron.

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