Did Macron ‘snub’ Trump at the G7 summit? Viral video lacks context
Summary
A video showing President Donald Trump arriving at the G7 summit in France and appearing unsmiling during a handshake with French President Emmanuel Macron led to claims that Macron snubbed Trump. However, the video missed important details: Trump first arrived in Switzerland, where he was greeted by Swiss officials, and Macron was busy with other talks before meeting Trump in France.Key Facts
- President Trump did not fly directly to France but first landed in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Swiss President Guy Parmelin greeted Trump in line with usual protocol.
- The French official who met Trump at the French airport was not sent as a slight by Macron.
- Trump traveled to the G7 location in Évian-les-Bains by helicopter and armored car.
- Macron’s head of protocol welcomed Trump upon arrival in France.
- Macron was engaged in talks with Brazil’s president during Trump’s arrival, delaying their meeting.
- There is no solid proof that Macron intended to insult or snub President Trump.
- The unsmiling handshake video does not necessarily reflect tension related to Trump’s arrival.
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