US President Joe Biden's ‘awkward’ 42-second handshake with France President Emmanuel Macron prompts hilarious reactions
The video of US President Joe Biden's ‘awkward’ 42-second handshake with France President Emmanuel Macron was shared on Twitter.
US President Joe Biden recently welcomed France President Emmanuel Macron to the White House. Several videos and images from the visit took over social media. However, the one that is creating the most buzz is the welcome handshake between the two leaders that lasted for about 42 seconds and is now being labelled as ‘awkward’ by many.
Netizens took to Twitter to share a video of the interaction between the presidents. Just like this by journalist Charlie Spiering.
Take a look at the clip:
The video, since being shared, has received close to 25,000 views. Additionally, it has also accumulated more than 400 likes. The clip prompted people to come up with various funny reactions.
“OMG, I thought my connection froze. Geez!” shared a Twitter user. “Dude, let go of my hand!” joked another. “Did he blank out?” asked a third. “What was that,” wrote a fourth.
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron met on December 1 to showcase their united front while talking about the ongoing Russia and Ukraine war. The French President visited the White House with his wife Brigitte Macron. This is his first visit under Joe Biden’s administration.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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