Trump and Macron engage in intense handshake duel during Notre-Dame reopening

US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in a series of intense handshakes during Trump's visit to Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. This marked Trump's first foreign trip since winning the election. The handshakes were reminiscent of their previous encounters, particularly a notable one in 2017 where both leaders gripped each other's hands firmly. Social media reactions highlighted the physical nature of their interactions, with some supporters viewing it as a display of dominance. Later, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined Trump and Macron for the event. Their handshake outside the cathedral lasted 17 seconds, shorter than their previous record of 29 seconds.