The 2018 G7 summit is a nice opportunity for world leaders to gather and chat about important issues facing the planet. But more importantly, it's another chance for French President Emmanuel Macron to prove he can own Donald Trump in their relentless handshake battle. 。 On Friday night, the two men met to discuss tariffs and such, but they made sure to exchange a number of competitive handshakes before they parted ways.。 Photos of the big moment show that Macron, who once again, DID NOT COME TO PLAY, squeezed Trump's right hand so firmly that it turned white with defeat. 。 SEE ALSO:Emanuel Macron just owned Donald Trump in their ongoing handshake war 。Here, we see the two men engaging in what could very well be a friendly hug of the hands.
。 President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shaking hands.Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images。But when the grip is released we see Macron's white-as-snow thumb mark left on Trump's skin. YIKES. 。 Mashable Top StoriesStay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news.Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter
。By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.。By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 。Thanks for signing up!。Left:。US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron.Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images。Right:。President Trump's hand.Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images。 I mean, just look at their FACES. Those expressions say it all.
。"Ow."Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images。"Lolololol. I did it, guys!"Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images
。 Tweet may have been deleted。 BBC footage captured another shake that occurred when the two world leaders stood up.。 "Arm wrestling? He'd be very, very tough," Trump is heard saying before pointing to Macron. The U.S. president then went on to explain, "He’s my friend. We’ve had a great relationship right from the beginning," and Macron extended his hand to deliver another powerful grip.。 Let's imagine how that shake went down, shall we?Let's imagine how that shake went down, shall we?Step 1: The arm grasp。Macron bracing Trump for what's to come.Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images。Step 2: The shake and pat。Macron takes control with the pat.Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images。Step 3: The "I'm not letting go yet even though you've released your grip" 。Macron, still hanging on.Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images。Step 4: The "I win"。 Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images。 RIP to Donald Trump's tiny right hand. You lived a long life and made it all the way to the White House.。 Want more clever culture writing beamed directly to your inbox? Sign up here for the twice-weekly Click Click Click newsletter. It's fun – we promise. 。 Trump is getting crushed at his own handshake game。TopicsDonald TrumpPolitics。 |