Donald Trump and Brigitte Macron exchange handshake at G7 summit in Evian

During the G7 summit held in Evian, France, U.S. President Donald Trump was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. Following a greeting with President Macron, Donald Trump engaged with Brigitte Macron. The interaction involved a handshake that lasted approximately 13 seconds. Observers noted that Trump performed his characteristic 'tug-of-war' handshake, pulling the hand of his interlocutor toward him. Reports indicate that Brigitte Macron reciprocated by pulling her hand back during the exchange. The incident became a widely discussed moment on social media due to the duration and physical nature of the gesture. President Trump arrived at the event in France without his wife, Melania Trump. The event proceeded as a standard diplomatic occasion despite the attention garnered by this specific interaction.