A social media post falsely claimed that US President Donald Trump did not shake hands with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a G7 meeting in France. The post, which included a short clip, alleged that Trump greeted all other leaders except Starmer before walking away.
Fact Check
Full video footage of the event shows that Sir Keir and Mr Trump did shake hands moments before the clip posted online began. The broadcast feed cut to the greeting scene only after the handshake had already occurred.
What the Videos Show
A longer video reveals that in the seconds prior to the broadcast cut, Trump and Starmer exchanged a handshake. The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Evian, France, for the summit.
This incident highlights the importance of verifying viral claims with complete footage rather than relying on edited clips.
