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25. The expression on Abe's face when he lets go made me laugh

Fri Feb 10, 2017, 02:00 PM

Feb 2017

Yeah, definitely uncomfortable. But he was holding his own with it, too. Trump was clearly trying to pull his hand closer, but I think the Japanese PM is stronger and Trump didn't have the strength to make it happen.

Trump did the same thing to Gorsuch during the "Next Supreme Court Justice" finale. Gorsuch wasn't ready for it, and trump almost pulled him off his feet.

That look, on the PM's face though. I mean, it's the kind of look you see at family functions when someone finally breaks free of a conversation with the drunk and incoherently rambling uncle.

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Anybody watch the body language, hand "grab" and discomfort from the Japanese Prime Minister? [View all] Pachamama Feb 2017 OP

Was it like this awkward moment with Gorsuch? Raine1967 Feb 2017 #1

He thinks it makes him look like a tough guy. KittyWampus Feb 2017 #40

He probably learned that from an MRA dating site. "Pull her hand close, so she almost touches it!" TheBlackAdder Feb 2017 #106

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. You're right though KittyWampus Feb 2017 #113

I have a feeling in a few weeks or months there is going to be whole logosoco Feb 2017 #50

It's a power move, to pull people towards you during a handshake JDC Feb 2017 #66

the image inspired by your words barbtries Feb 2017 #77

Ha! JDC Feb 2017 #100

I've had multiple surgeries on my hands. snort Feb 2017 #78

Yes they are. I find it to be an intentional violation JDC Feb 2017 #99

That looks insane! He nearly pulled Gorsuch off balance. My God, that's creepy. Judi Lynn Feb 2017 #86

My god, he looks like he is trying to rip his arm off! smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #108

Oh, noo! Thanks for the laughs, both of you. My husband Hortensis Feb 2017 #111

I've seen him do that to other people. It's a dominance gesture. Arkansas Granny Feb 2017 #2

Ohmygosh AKGranny, that's a very apt comparrison. nt Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #8

It is all about him pandr32 Feb 2017 #15

"sharp tug you give to a dog's leash when you want to remind them who is in control" PearliePoo2 Feb 2017 #11

"Strong hands!" said DT. Did you hear that? It was definitely a dominance thing. pnwmom Feb 2017 #35

Yes--picked that up right away The Blue Flower Feb 2017 #52

And Richard D Feb 2017 #116

Ewwww! Poor Abe. n/t pnwmom Feb 2017 #117

You nailed it, AG! BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #44

Thank you! That's a great description, Ilsa Feb 2017 #72

Yes, it's straight out of a 1980s management manual on "power" body language. meadowlander Feb 2017 #83

No, it doesn't. Did you notice the Japanese PM's eye roll when Trump released his hand? Arkansas Granny Feb 2017 #88

Thanks for that description.. blotus makes me gag Cha Feb 2017 #110

want to see the video! mainer Feb 2017 #3

Here you go: Pachamama Feb 2017 #12

Shudder. Dulcinea Feb 2017 #37

I noticed when Trump sits, he leans forward, steeples his hands downward, dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #39

I don't think his smile was gloating ... I think his smile was compensating for his failure fishwax Feb 2017 #95

I also caught that Abe suggested the handshake, and during it said twice "look at me" dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #96

trump was gestering to his own hands - I think he was saying he has the stronger hands. nt flygal Feb 2017 #123

I tend to agree with your interpretation. I think 45 was surprised that it didn't work with Abe. liberalla Feb 2017 #97

That's the way El Orange-O always shakes hands. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #4

IIRC, his female spawn Control-Z Feb 2017 #59

I'm waiting for Trumpass to give Merkel a shoulder rub. lpbk2713 Feb 2017 #5

sure, keep hoping it's her shoulder he grabs.... anarch Feb 2017 #6

"Oh excuse me. I had no idea you were going to turn around." lpbk2713 Feb 2017 #9

That was W's creepy-"friendly" move, not Trumpsky's style. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #7

The Queen Scarsdale Feb 2017 #60

it'll be a win barbtries Feb 2017 #76

Other leaders will catch on to this gambit soon enough. Buns_of_Fire Feb 2017 #10

Maybe Angela Merkel or another woman leader can do that honor and throw that domineering bully Pachamama Feb 2017 #19

I've already said I hope she's packing brass knuckles. Buns_of_Fire Feb 2017 #29

Did Abe's aid just ProudLib72 Feb 2017 #13

He should have counted his fingers. lpbk2713 Feb 2017 #16

The pat with the other hand is very condescending Phoenix61 Feb 2017 #14

I think he was using the hand pat because he couldn't pull off the tug fishwax Feb 2017 #26

I think you nailed it. That's why Trump made the "strong hands" comment. suffragette Feb 2017 #32

This. BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #46

So glad to hear your "take." Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Feb 2017 #87

Boorish behavior, as expected. It won't play well with Abe. MineralMan Feb 2017 #17

When Trump does this he violates the trust inherent in extending one's hand Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #18

Correct....and in Japanese culture, "touching" as Trump did is very disrespectful and seen as insult Pachamama Feb 2017 #31

Really? former9thward Feb 2017 #61

WaPo reports Trump gave Abe a hug! dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #65

What a dreadful shit he is. The old power handshake. BSdetect Feb 2017 #20

No VAliberal Feb 2017 #36

Nope simguy225 Feb 2017 #119

"Please....look at me...." OMG, Abe had to cue him to make eye contact! Tanuki Feb 2017 #21

Dolt45 was saying, "See? I'm an important person now, just like you!" randome Feb 2017 #27

That wasn't it spinbaby Feb 2017 #122

tRump doesn't even know how to act madokie Feb 2017 #22

Thank you for adding the video! Ewww. mainer Feb 2017 #23

Grabbing Nwgirl503 Feb 2017 #24

The expression on Abe's face when he lets go made me laugh fishwax Feb 2017 #25

Gross. LisaM Feb 2017 #28

Fuckface is a punk, he thinks if he does that people will fear him. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2017 #30

lol Mr. Sparkle Feb 2017 #33

He did the same thing with Gorsuch... kentuck Feb 2017 #34

Somebody needs to do protocol briefings with Trump. HassleCat Feb 2017 #38

You are assuming that he would take the advice that would be given. Arkansas Granny Feb 2017 #41

Yes, there's that. HassleCat Feb 2017 #42

A lot of people seem to think being obnoxious is strength. nt raccoon Feb 2017 #102

He refuses to accept briefings, according to news reports. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #43

State Department Protocols DippyDem Feb 2017 #80

Mr. pig and I are doing the "veryvery" drinking game at 10:30am spiderpig Feb 2017 #45

Abe is wondering if he'll require antibiotics after such close contact with Grabber Don. Vinca Feb 2017 #47

He's a social imbecile. grossproffit Feb 2017 #48

The eyeroll is priceless! blue neen Feb 2017 #49

watch it fullscreen and look at Abe's face at the end mainer Feb 2017 #51

Loved the eye roll. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #54

O.....M.....G !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pangaia Feb 2017 #53

I couldn't believe that either. raccoon Feb 2017 #103

Just the fact that Abe showed any reaction AT ALL,, is indication of how stunned he was. pangaia Feb 2017 #104

Excellent point simguy225 Feb 2017 #120

From the book, "Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands". . . DinahMoeHum Feb 2017 #55

OMFG malaise Feb 2017 #56

Hey, Malaise! Grammy23 Feb 2017 #62

Agreed malaise Feb 2017 #63

Two things: Grammy23 Feb 2017 #68

Isn't that the truth malaise Feb 2017 #70

OMG. Thanks for putting things in perspective! What a shock. n/t Judi Lynn Feb 2017 #90

Hi there malaise Feb 2017 #91

Great post, especially third paragraph. nt raccoon Feb 2017 #105

Earlier I saw Dolt45 simguy225 Feb 2017 #121

Reading Abe''s mind: "Let go of me, you fucking orange moron!" Did trump really lean over.... George II Feb 2017 #57

He was acting like an old lady. Maybe his mother. Judi Lynn Feb 2017 #92

Typical bully behavior NastyRiffraff Feb 2017 #58

Abe was ready for the rude republican draft dodger Achilleaze Feb 2017 #64

He may have been prolonging it for the photo op. SpankMe Feb 2017 #67

There was also a very awkward moment PatSeg Feb 2017 #69

Oh damn PatSeg Feb 2017 #71

He is such a freak! StarryNite Feb 2017 #82

Incredible PatSeg Feb 2017 #89

Ugh!! So awkward! Yanking Gorsuch's wife in by the shoulders is NOT OKAY anneboleyn Feb 2017 #115

He is so socially inept PatSeg Feb 2017 #118

Pepe le pugh WomanWhoRoars Feb 2017 #73

The hand-patting is so patronizing. Ilsa Feb 2017 #74

even here at work, barbtries Feb 2017 #75

gawd Skittles Feb 2017 #79

Fascinating handshake, yes, but that color scheme with the chairs, Trumps hair and skin, and RadiationTherapy Feb 2017 #81

IF SNL does have Rosie (or someone) do Bannon, this would be a good moment More_Cowbell Feb 2017 #84

Omg Quayblue Feb 2017 #85

Trump has some awkward exchanges with the Japanese prime minister mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2017 #93

Saddam Hussein used to have a handshake trick of his own, as described by Amb. Joe Wilson Hekate Feb 2017 #94

ANOTHER ARM FOR MY ARM COLLECTION Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #98

I saw that also kimbutgar Feb 2017 #101

Give me my fucking arm back, you bully. milestogo Feb 2017 #107

He's such an obnoxious jerk! smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #109

I HATE THIS - he does this all of the time & it is so pathetic, trying to be "big man" anneboleyn Feb 2017 #112

4 tugs and 2 pats ....worst hand job I've ever seen. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #114