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26. I think he was using the hand pat because he couldn't pull off the tug

Fri Feb 10, 2017, 02:02 PM

Feb 2017

Every time he tried, Abe was clearly stronger than him. So trump had to call on his other small-ish hand for reinforcements.

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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