Posted on 04/22/2018 10:44:02 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Their relationship began with a show of machismo –- an extended, white-knuckle handshake on their first meeting last year in Belgium.
Emmanuel Macron had reportedly studied Donald Trump’s style of domineering power-grabbing handshakes, apparently prepared to avoid being outdone by his counterpart. Instead, it was President Trump who at one point in the 5-second-long handshake attempted to withdraw his hand from Macron's firm grasp.
The maneuver marked the start of what has become a close partnership between the two leaders, who recently joined forces along with the United Kingdom to strike Syria earlier this month.
"It's no secret that President Trump and President Macron enjoy a good working relationship. I may say a close personal relationship," a senior administration official said in a briefing with reporters.
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I think they’ll get along great, and that the state dinner will be a great success and very classy.
The MSM will be criticizing and nitpicking every detail, even though they aren’t invited, we can count on it - from the guest list to the menu to any little faux pas. Too bad!
FYI
I get it, but it just seems so silly to show “power” by having one’s hand over the other person’s hand.
IMO Macron wants and needs a strong male figure to emulate.
MAFA!
“Make America French-American”?
Good news bump. BTW, glad to get this story on FR since it wasn’t on Fox News online when I just checked.
I wonder if he’s gonna bring his old lady.
I believe Michael Savage has been invited, who speaks a bit of French, too.
Nice to see he’s been invited.
“.... seems so silly to show “power” by having one’s hand over the other person’s hand.”............
Like you, I agree it is rather silly. One can read into a handshake what ever they wish as they look for something to criticize. There’s a lot of that going around these days.
Yep, I should have guessed....ABC News
U.N., EU, Russia back Iran nuclear deal as Trump meets Macron
Trade's there for a fig leaf.
EU may offer credit to firms trading with Iran if Trump pulls out of nuclear deal
With allies like this, who needs enemies.
France to Finance Exports to Iran, Aims to Sidestep U.S. Sanctions
I wonder if he’s gonna bring his old lady.
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If he does, I hope she covers her old knobby knees.
Make America Free Again?
MFGA would be make France great again but it’s hard to say, unless you’re French.
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