Donald Trump has been branded 'creepy' after allegedly making a 'disgusting' move on Brigitte Macron, leaving people in disbelief as the incident unfolded.
Alleged Inappropriate Gesture
The President of the United States is accused of making a 'creepy' gesture toward Brigitte Macron, which has been called 'totally inappropriate.' This follows Trump's arrival in France to meet President Emmanuel Macron and his wife for the G7 summit in Evian.
Video Footage Sparks Outrage
Video footage shows Trump engaging in a 'weird handshake tug of war' with Brigitte Macron. Upon arrival, he gripped her hand for an extended period, sparking widespread speculation. Journalist Aaron Rupar commented: 'Trump does his weird handshake tug of war with Brigitte Macron.'
The footage shows Trump maintaining a firm grasp of her hand as they continued their conversation. Many deemed the behavior unwarranted, with some branding it 'creepy.' One viewer said: 'Disgusting. Inappropriate gestures and mannerisms, too.' Another wrote: '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.'
A third replied: 'Why won't he let go of her hand when she wants to disengage?' Meanwhile, a fourth commented: 'She looked very ready to let go about five seconds in. Everything after that is her trying to kindly and politely get him to let go.'
Holding Hands Incident
In other footage, Trump is seen holding hands with Brigitte as he walks, sparking a flurry of questions. One 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?'
Many speculated on the reason for the hand-holding, especially amid recent concerns about Trump's appearance. However, Trump's supporters defended him. One said: '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.' Another added: 'I think that's an antiquated power move!'
