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A charmingly snarky account of Trump's excursion to the G7 and his signing of the Treaty of Versailles v2.0. M and Mme Macron's fingerprints must be all over him. My sympathy to them. www.cnn.com/2026/06/17/p...

Widely-documented moment from the G7 summit in , France (June 2026). Multiple major outlets — HuffPost, AP, IBTimes, Irish Star — covered this exact encounter between Trump, Brigitte Macron, and Emmanuel Macron, with several noting it was photographed by AP photographer Julia Demaree Nikhinson.

[4/5] and that he will discuss the matter with Trump at the G7 summit. 6. Trump held a meeting with Macron. Trump said he had an excellent relationship with Macron. 7. A joint Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 24% of the American people

From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump and Macron bring a rocky ... The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago WASHINGTON --The relationship between U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpand French PresidentEmmanuel Macronstarted simply enough,with a handshake, nearly a decade ago. But even then, there were signs of strain in their relationship — tensions that could be on full display during next week’s G7 summit in France. Back in 2017, Trump was a brash businessman just elected to America's most powerful office, and Macron was an upstart politician who hadwon his racein a landslide. At a NATO summit in Brussels, theyclinched handsfar longer than most people do when they meet for the first time. Neither seemed to want to be the first to break a grip so tight that it exposed white knuckles. Nevertheless, a friendship was born. And early on, Macron seemed to be the one European leader with a knack for managing his mercurial, three-decades-older counterpart. Macron invited the Republican president to join him forBastille Day celebrationsin July 2017, including an Eiffel Tower dinner date with their …

From Macron's marriage jokes to Pearl Harbor quips: Trump's awkward ... When US President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit in the French spa town of Évian-les-Bains on Tuesday, the scenic lakeside backdrop may do little to soften the mood inside the meeting rooms. Over the past several months, Trump has publicly mocked, criticised or clashed with most of his counterparts, reopening old grudges and creating new tensions just as world leaders gather to discuss the Iran conflict, Ukraine and the global economy, reported CNN. The immediate source of friction has been the reluctance of several US allies, precisely NATO, to join Washington’s military campaign against Iran. But Trump’s uneasy relationship with the G7 stretches back years, to tension-filled summits during his first term, when allies often sought to brush aside his barbs in the interest of unity. This time, some leaders have begun pushing back, the report added. French President Emmanuel Macron, the host of this year’s summit, is among the leaders Trump has known the longest. Their relationship has swung between public displays of warmth and open irritation. According to CNN, Macron once took pride in his ability t…

June 15: Trump arrived at the summit hotel, but Macron was a no-show … June 16: Macron walked across the courtyard to warmly greet Zelensky. The two shared a warm embrace & walked back together Before the G7 summit, Trump renewed tariff threats against France - @phoenixtv_news LOL

[4/5] and that he will discuss the matter with Trump at the G7 summit. 6. Trump held a meeting with Macron. Trump said he had an excellent relationship with Macron. 7. A joint Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 24% of the American people

How much do we have to deal with; Brigitte Macron (June 2026): During a greeting at the G7 Summit, a split-second interaction went viral when Trump leaned in toward the French First Lady for what appeared to be a second, unexpected kiss, prompting her to pull away.

The rocky history of Trump and Macron will be on display at G7 | AP News President Donald Trump, right, meets with France’s President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 24, 2025. (Ludovic Marin/Pool via AP, file) In this Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S President Donald Trump shake hands during the final press conference during the G7 summit in Biarritz, southwestern France. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File) President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting at the U.S. Embassy, May 25, 2017, in Brussels. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, file) In this July 13, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, sit for dinner at the Jules Verne Restaurant at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) From left, first lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and his wife Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo during a visit and private dinner at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Mount Vernon, Va., April 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Wals…

Did Macron ‘snub’ Trump at the G7 summit? Viral video lacks context With the G7 summit beginning Tuesday in France, social media users claimed French leader Emmanuel Macron deliberately "humiliated" Donald Trump by not being there to greet him upon his arrival at the airport. Many posts shared a video showing Trump disembarking an aircraft and later appearing unsmiling during a handshake with Macron, suggesting the two events were linked. However, the viral footage omits important context.

Trump Appears Visibly Unwell at G7 as Limp Handshake with Macron Raises Serious Questions Trump arrived in Évian-les-Bains, France for the G7 summit looking visibly unwell, and the moment he greeted French President Emmanuel Macron, the world took notice.

DJT is a creep! It's a real still from the G7 summit greeting in Évian-les-Bains, France (June 15–16, 2026). Trump leaned in toward Brigitte Macron after the standard cheek kisses (with his hand on her), she visibly recoiled with a disgusted expression, and Emmanuel Macron stood nearby smirking.

From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump and Macron bring a rocky history to the G7 summit https://www.europesays.com/people/110638/ WASHINGTON – The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron started simply enough, with…

France: Macron and Trump tested their strained relationship at the G7 summit. Context: Their public interactions are often viewed through the lens of diplomatic tension. Fact Check by gemma4:latest https://bsky.app/profile/financialtimes.com/post/3mo7wonuva42v

G7 summit serves as the ultimate test for the Trump-Macron dynamic. Once allies, the two leaders now trade barbs over tariffs and foreign policy. As Trump arrives after his 80th birthday "cage match" event, the diplomatic atmosphere is colder than ever before.

[4/5] and that he will discuss the matter with Trump at the G7 summit. 6. Trump held a meeting with Macron. Trump said he had an excellent relationship with Macron. 7. A joint Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 24% of the American people

From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump and Macron bring a rocky history to the G7 summit :: WRAL.com https://www.europesays.com/people/110595/ WASHINGTON (AP) — The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron started simply enough,…

The relationship between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron started simply enough, with a handshake, nearly a decade ago. But even then, there were signs of strain in their relationship — tensions that could be on full display during next week’s G7 summit in France.