Trump’s Meeting With Macron Delights Twitter: Every Weird, Uncomfortable and Unintentionally Hilarious Moment
April 24, 2018Trump's Meeting With Macron Delights Twitter: Every Weird, Uncomfortable and Unintentionally Hilarious Moment
"Trump has been more publicly affectionate with Macron in a few hours than he has been with Melania in their entire marriage," one observer tweets.
President Donald Trump hosted a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House Tuesday morning, and the entire encounter was laughable.
Just ask Twitter.
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The social media platform filled up with videos and photos capturing every awkward moment as it unfolded. Then, of course, the president was roasted for them. Enjoy "America: The Reality Show" below.
The Dandruff Brush Power Move
Trump and Macron met in the White House Oval Office, and upon introducing his friend/counterpart to a handful of reporters, Trump actually brushed a speck of dandruff off Macron's suit.
"Mr. President, they are all saying what a great relationship we have, and they're actually correct," Trump said. "It's not fake news! Finally, it's not fake news. It's a great honor that you are here, but we do have a very special relationship; in fact, I will get that little piece of dandruff off. A little piece!"
"We have to make him perfect. He is perfect. So it's really great to be with you, and you are a special friend. Thank you," Trump said, shaking Macron's hand.
Trump wiping dandruff off President Macron is just WEIRD pic.twitter.com/UZ4O0N3JW2
— Jonathon Poole-Smith (@JPooleSmith) April 24, 2018
I suspect it was Macrons skin crawling which produced the errant dandruff. Toe curling….
— Michael Grainger (@Grainge1967) April 24, 2018
“Except he has dandruff. But other than THAT…”
— Ross Murray (@rossmurray1) April 24, 2018
A germophobe wouldn't use his own little bitty hand to sweep imaginary dandruff off of Macrone's shoulder. #TrumpLies
— Lisa Glatt (@GlattLisa) April 24, 2018
Well, when you think you can grab pussy, 'dandruff' is nothing. I just hope Macron keeps Brigette away from him. #dandruffgate https://t.co/3TYR8Io6dZ
— GeeGee (@GeeGeeAkili) April 24, 2018
Just when you think the idiot @POTUS couldn't possibly be more crass or inappropriate he suggests to the world that Macron has dandruff?
— JacksonSugarNovels (@crazyrednovels) April 24, 2018
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There Are No Stupid Questions, Only Stupid Reporters
"Stupid question," President Trump declares when asked during an Oval Office meeting with French President Macron whether he would consider a pardon for his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. pic.twitter.com/UXg4tmyuE3
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 24, 2018
A few minutes into Tuesday's conference, a reporter asked Trump if he would consider a pardon for his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, to which Trump replied, "Stupid question."
Macron gave an uncomfortable head nod and smile so as to say, "Alrighty then."
I also asked the President if he is considering pardoning Michael Cohen. He pointed at me and said “Stupid question.” pic.twitter.com/pF0x36MVdZ
— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) April 24, 2018
I wish you would've pointed at him and said, "Stupid Answer!"
— chrissy jackson (@TheChrisJax) April 24, 2018
[6 months from now]
"President Trump, your pick to be the new labor secretary has no managerial experience. He is currently a part-time dog walker. Also his name is Joe Mills, but he prefers to go by his gamer handle, 'Boobman71'. You stand by this choice?"
"Stupid question."— J.R. Hand (@stateofthehand) April 24, 2018
— Jazz (@jazzmanc) April 24, 2018
Catch the look on President Macron's face. I think it says it all.
— Christine Richard (@ChristineR825) April 24, 2018
There is no such thing as a stupid question but there is a such person as a stupid president
— DJ Burn (@DJBurn77) April 24, 2018
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Update: Melania Still Hates Her Husband
“Ok. What about a kiss? Just an air kiss!”pic.twitter.com/undQRZgQCA
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) April 24, 2018
Trump trying to hold Melania’s hand reminds me of Pepé le Pew chasing a bewildered Le Cat. pic.twitter.com/ZlhbtAJDuH
— laney (@misslaneym) April 24, 2018
Before entering the White House for the conference, Trump and his wife, Melania, stood outside in the Rose Garden alongside Macron and his wife, Brigitte, to take photos. Melania — who looked stunning, by the way — tried to avoid holding her husband's hand for as long as possible, but Trump and his orange pinky finger persisted.
Then when Trump tried to kiss Melania, she settled for a Beverly Hills-style, double-cheek air kiss. It's hard to believe that wide-brimmed hat was not a conscious fashion choice.
Watching Melania wriggle away from Trump during public events is the most consistently funny part of his presidency https://t.co/MiymYnhxlc
— realPresidentXi🌹☃️🇺🇸🇨🇳 (@phillykyloren) April 24, 2018
“Fine. I’ll kiss and hold hands with this French dude.”pic.twitter.com/eDF9mS6oTp
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) April 24, 2018
Melania, girl, just leave him. https://t.co/NgpFM8nUen
— Alexis Wills (@AuthorAWIlls) April 24, 2018
HAHAHAHAHA!!
Look at the tentative way he begs for her hand with his little pinky. She legit HATES himpic.twitter.com/8dKlDTVcG8— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) April 24, 2018
I think Melania had an ear piece in and every time Trump tried to hold her hand they kept offering her money and when they got to the right number she gave in.
— 🌺 Jennifer Scott 🌺 (@jsladybugz) April 24, 2018
In fairness to Melania, that's the same hand Donald used to brush the dandruff off Macron.
— Rob Woodyard (@robwoodyard1) April 24, 2018
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Trump LOVES Macron
Watch Trump yank Macron away like he’s a kid on a mission to eat some ice cream. pic.twitter.com/tGrDAsakAR
— Scott Dworkin (@funder) April 24, 2018
Following the photo op, Trump grabbed Macron's hand and literally dragged him away to the Oval Office. Then during the press conference, the two bro'ed out, but was it a reciprocal moment? Trump pulled Macron in for a handshake/hug-type-thing while Trump puckered his lips for an air kiss.
But this isn't the French president's first awkward encounter with POTUS. Last year, the two famously shared an aggressive handshake ahead of a NATO summit in Brussels — so aggressive, in fact, that both their knuckles turned white from the pressure.
Trump clearly loves this man.
To sum up #Macron – #Trump summit. pic.twitter.com/L21V2KzkWB
— Dispropaganda (@Dispropoganda) April 24, 2018
Trump has been more publicly affectionate with Macron in a few hours than he has been with Melania in their entire marriage and Barron in his entire life. pic.twitter.com/Z2Ssb1EIQB
— OhNoSheTwitnt (@OhNoSheTwitnt) April 24, 2018
Two scoops Donnie yanks Macron away like a fat kid on his way to get the last piece of chocalate cake. pic.twitter.com/rg5OCOIeWR
— Rogelio Garcia Lawyer (@LawyerRogelio) April 24, 2018
Watch Trump yank Macron away like he’s a kid on a mission to eat some ice cream. pic.twitter.com/tGrDAsakAR
— Scott Dworkin (@funder) April 24, 2018
Looks like Macron is having a ‘me too’ moment pic.twitter.com/MTmkdNRpC8
— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) April 24, 2018
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