Trump and Macron's 17-second handshake at Notre Dame goes viral

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US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shared a 17-second handshake at Notre Dame Cathedral, drawing attention on social media. This handshake was intense, similar to their previous encounters, but shorter than their record of 29 seconds in 2017. Trump's visit marked his first international trip since winning a second term. He arrived over 40 minutes late, but both leaders expressed mutual respect during their meeting, which included discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Notre Dame reopening ceremony also featured global leaders, including US First Lady Jill Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The cathedral had been closed for restoration since a fire in 2019.


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