By The Blogging Hounds
During President Donald J. Trump’s landmark trip to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the historic Gaza peace deal, world leaders lined up to shake his hand—but it was French President Emmanuel Macron who got the full Trump treatment.
Following the announcement that Hamas released 20 surviving Israeli hostages and that Israel agreed to a withdrawal line under Trump’s diplomatic efforts, the focus quickly shifted to the high-stakes handshake showdown between Trump and Macron.
Eyewitnesses noted that Trump dominated Macron in a power play handshake, leaving the French leader visibly flustered. Analysts and onlookers alike have tracked the handshake feud between the two men for years, beginning with their May 25, 2017 NATO summit encounter, which featured a handshake that lasted several tense seconds.
The Trump-Macron handshake saga has only intensified:
- At the Notre Dame Cathedral, the handshake lasted 17 seconds—just shy of their previous 29-second record.
- Earlier this year, Trump greeted Macron with a “death grip” handshake, sparking media chatter and social media memes.
- On Monday, at the conclusion of a quick Oval Office meeting and joint press briefing, Trump’s handshake left Macron grimacing, with observers noting the force and dominance displayed by the American president.
Trump’s firm handshake has become symbolic of his broader assertion of strength on the world stage, particularly during high-profile diplomatic milestones like the Gaza peace deal. While world leaders attempt to navigate the optics of cooperation, Trump’s display of physical and political dominance sends a clear message: the United States leads, and others follow.
As the historic Middle East deal unfolds, one thing is clear: Donald Trump is in control, and Macron—and the rest of the globalist elites—know it.
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