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In reply to the discussion: Trudeau smiles while Macron defeats Trump's pull in handshake [View all]malaise
(294,917 posts)18. Then he tried to tear off Macron's hand
He's uncouth on steroids
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Trump thought he was the Leader of the Free World. Macron knows who that really is.
PubliusEnigma
May 2017
#1
He's a cross of the worst of Berlusconi and GWB, with extra vileness thrown in.
suffragette
May 2017
#5
I think they all know by now who bought our election & are on the alert for interference...
Hekate
May 2017
#7
You'd think that Trump would be much less clumsy after a lifetime of yanking handshakes.
lunatica
May 2017
#4
I bet he's fuming about it, especially given that Macron is French and Trudeau is French Canadian.
suffragette
May 2017
#8
At his age, his balance is not so good anymore. I would love to see him try that again sometime and
smirkymonkey
May 2017
#25
"No one knew that shaking hands could be so complicated" - Donald Trump n/t
DefenseLawyer
May 2017
#6
Dump is white trash and he looks like such an insufferable asshole with that 'hansdhake'
Sculpin Beauregard
May 2017
#9
Found and added to OP the YouTube one that shows Trudeau's response more clearly.
suffragette
May 2017
#13
I Would Like To Be A Fly On The Wall And Listening To What These World Leaders Say.....
global1
May 2017
#11
Given recent events, they're probably deciding what intelligence they will and won't share with him
suffragette
May 2017
#22
What is with his smile lately. He looks like he's wearing dentures that belong to someone else.
Arkansas Granny
May 2017
#12
Exactly, especially after he is headed toward Trump first. Then he shakes her hand, then everyone
suffragette
May 2017
#17
He sure is uncouth. I imagine he'd be much more comfortable with Putin, Erdogan, and Duterte
suffragette
May 2017
#23
Did you see the 2nd video I added? It shows Trudeau's reaction better. He sees exactly
suffragette
May 2017
#19
Not smooth and not smart. The way of a bullying child. Shows he has no people skills IRL.
Madam45for2923
May 2017
#41
Question:looked like a NATO leaders welcome to the new guy Macron, but they didn't do one for Trump?
underpants
May 2017
#29
Good question. This was clearly a photo op. So much behind the scenes that we don't see, only
suffragette
May 2017
#34
I think change is the only constant. And that we have much changing we need to do.
suffragette
May 2017
#42
Yep, and the ones who tolerate him do so for their own profit, sharing with him the lack of
suffragette
May 2017
#43