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Donald Trump's awkward handhold attempt

Oh Trump, you truly are one of the most entertaining presidents we’ve ever witnessed with your handholding attempts never failing to go viral.

The latest of these awkward moments comes after Donald Trump met with the European Commissioner chief Jean-Claude Juncker at the White House on Wednesday in efforts to end America’s trade war with Europe.

Then despite announcing that they have reached a trade truce, when Trump extended his arm ready to hold hands the EU chief appeared to completely snub him.

In a quick attempt to save face, the president then placed his hand on Juncker’s back as they walked up the stairs of the Rose Garden.

President Donald Trump resorted to resting his hand on the EU chief’s back after a failed handhold attempt. Source: Getty
President Donald Trump resorted to resting his hand on the EU chief’s back after a failed handhold attempt. Source: Getty

“We agreed today, first of all, to work together toward zero tariffs, zero non-tariff barriers and zero subsidies on non-auto industrial goods,” Trump had said moments before the EU chief refused his gesture.

And it wasn’t the only ‘touchy’ moment of the visit either.

During an earlier briefing, Donald Trump also made the gesture of placing his hand on Jean-Claude Juncker’s leg. Source: Getty
During an earlier briefing, Donald Trump also made the gesture of placing his hand on Jean-Claude Juncker’s leg. Source: Getty

During an earlier briefing that day, Trump praised the fellow leader as a “very smart man and a tough man that represents his people well and the countries well,” meanwhile laying his hand awkwardly on the chief’s leg as he sat next to him.

Trump also shared an image of the pair kissing on the cheek to his Twitter page, as he tweeted about the newfound love between the two allies.

But despite his efforts to display ‘love’ between the two leaders social media just couldn’t seem to get over that awkward handhold attempt.

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