They have shared several more bizarre handshakes during Trump's first term, including in December 2024, after Mr Trump won reelection over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and when the duo met in Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame after the fire in April 2019.
US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanual Macron are arguably two of the most awkward world leaders when they meet.
Then another uncomfortable shake between the pair happened during a news conference, as Mr Trump twisted Macron's arm jokingly before they faced the press again.
The next encounter took place with both of the leaders heading inside the US President’s Oval Office, when some leg touching took place.
Donald Trump said: “I think we could end it within weeks, if we're smart.
