Event Brief
Trump gives Brigitte Macron a 13-second handshake tug
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
Summary: Donald Trump clasped Brigitte Macron’s hand for 13 seconds during greetings at the G7 summit.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Gave Brigitte Macron a long handshake while greeting the French presidential couple at the G7 summit.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Trump greeted Brigitte Macron during the G7 summit.
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