Trump's handshake with Macron goes viral during Paris meeting
President-elect Donald Trump's handshake with French President Emmanuel Macron has gone viral after their meeting in Paris on December 7, 2024. This was Trump's first international trip since winning the 2024 election, coinciding with the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. Social media users reacted strongly, describing the handshake as "dominating." Comments highlighted the physicality of the handshake, recalling a similar encounter between Trump and Macron in 2017 that also drew attention for its intensity. Trump's handshakes with world leaders have often sparked online discussions. This latest handshake adds to a history of notable interactions, including a memorable moment with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2019.