Trump’s prolonged handshake with Brigitte Macron draws attention at G7 summit

At the G7 summit, President Donald Trump exchanged a lengthy handshake with Brigitte Macron. The handshake was described as a “tug of war” by observers. The interaction took place during a photo‑op session with world leaders. Reporters noted the unusual duration of the greeting. Both leaders maintained a friendly demeanor throughout the exchange. The moment became a talking point in media coverage of the summit. No substantive policy discussions were linked to the handshake. The G7 continues its agenda on global economic and security issues.