Trump and Macron engage in intense handshake duel during Paris visit

U.S. 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 on November 5. The handshakes were reminiscent of their previous encounters, particularly a notable one in 2017 that drew attention for its intensity. Trump and Macron's latest handshake outside the cathedral lasted 17 seconds, shorter than their previous record of 29 seconds. The event included Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and highlighted the ongoing dynamic between Trump and Macron, with social media reactions noting the competitive nature of their greetings.