Macron Appears Reluctant During Prolonged Handshake with Trump, Sparks Debate

French President Emmanuel Macron appeared visibly uneasy during a handshake with US President Donald Trump at the Gaza summit in Egypt on October 14, according to American conservative journalist Nick Sortor. The social media post claimed Macron “looked scared” as Trump gripped his hand for nearly 30 seconds, with the two leaders engaged in conversation throughout the encounter. Sortor highlighted Trump’s perceived dominance over European counterparts. Meanwhile, French political tensions escalated over Macron’s controversial budget decisions, which critics have dismissed as ineffective.