The most awkward moments from Trump welcoming Macron to the White House

President Trump is playing host to French president Emanuel Macron this week and that means a return of awkward public displays of affection from a president who seems to have difficulty with basic human interaction.

There was much pomp and circumstance to celebrate the arrival of Macron, who’s accompanied by his wife, Brigitte. There was also plenty of Trump fumbling, something that goes — literally — hand-in-hand with his being around Macron. 

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After the two leaders made speeches heaping praise on each other and kept referencing the American Revolution and the Marquis de Lafayette, they exchanged an extended, awkward bro hug. Read more…

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