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Trump and Macron, Macron and Trump. Just a few days from what has probably gone down in history as the longest (and most awkward) handshake ever, the U.S. president has shared some insight into that fateful encounter. 。
SEE ALSO:Trump and Macron's handshake might be the longest handshake in the history of handshakes。SEE ALSO:Trump and Macron's handshake might be the longest handshake in the history of handshakes 。 During an interview with three 。New York Times 。
reporters -- Peter Baker, Michael S. Schmidt, and Maggie Haberman -- in the Oval Office, Trump talked about his visit to France for Bastille Day. 。
Haberman then commented saying Macron "was very deferential to you." 。 To which Trump responded: "He’s a great guy. Smart. Strong. Loves holding my hand."Here's the whole exchange. Note that Trump reiterates。three 。
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I mean, this time the U.S. president might be right. Let's dig into that 60-second weird nightmare. The two are seen walking, talking, patting each other, and admiring the sights. 。
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At one point Trump even kissed Macron's wife, Brigitte — who he did a little handshake dance with on Thursday — without letting go of her husband: 。
Macron, who's already showed Trump he's not afraid of his infamously powerful grip, doesn't want to let go. It's difficult to establish who's actually in control. 。 Both men seem to be sending some sort of elaborate physical message that they are each very strong, very determined, and very not here for each other's nonsense. 。Maybe Macron 。
Maybe Macron。
really。
loves shaking Trump's hands. Who knows. 。