A lip reader has disclosed what he interprets US President Donald Trump, 80, said to Brigitte Macron as she accompanied her husband Emmanuel Macron, 48, at the G7 summit in Evian, France. The moment occurred when the French President and Brigitte, 73, personally welcomed each leader from the seven nations in attendance.
When Trump's turn came, he enthusiastically shook hands with Macron before turning towards his wife and exchanging a few words. Lip reader Jeremy Freeman revealed that while shaking hands with Brigitte and greeting her with a kiss on both cheeks, Trump exclaimed: "Ah Brigitte, mwah, mwah. Wow."
Handshake Controversy
The exchange between Brigitte and Donald prompted controversy due to the President's handshake approach, with observers claiming he forced her into a "weird handshake tug of war." In footage, Trump clasped Brigitte's hand for a prolonged period, prompting Aaron Rupar to comment: "Trump does his weird handshake tug of war with Brigitte Macron."
Numerous people labelled Trump's behaviour as "creepy." One individual described the interaction as "disgusting. Inappropriate gestures and mannerisms, too." Another remarked: "He grabbed and shook Emmanuel's hand quickly, but kept hers in a grip while she's clearly uncomfortable. Then she does this quick shake movement right after he lets go that's like she's shaking off the disgust."
Holding Hands Footage
The debate intensified when viewers spotted Trump holding hands with Brigitte in separate footage. One social media user wrote: "Holy smokes. Why is Trump holding hands with France's First Lady Brigitte Macron in front of her husband? Did he just need help walking down, or did he think for a minute it's Melania?"
Defenders of the US President rallied to his support, with one online commenter writing: "Macron was walking off the platform without his wife. Taking Trump and leaving her behind. Very inappropriate. Trump recognized this and acted like a proper man."
