President Donald Trump declared that his “special relationship” with French President Emmanuel Macron is definitely “not fake news” as the two men met at the White House.
Macron echoed Trump’s sentiments, celebrating the friendship of the two leaders as they met at a formal state arrival ceremony Tuesday, exchanging compliments and raising eyebrows with their blooming “bromance.”
FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY, STOP USING THE WORD ‘BROMANCE’https://t.co/Q6QLGMixMD
— David Rutz (@DavidRutz) April 24, 2018
“Mr. President, they’re all saying what a great relationship we have,” Trump told Macron in front of reporters. “And they’re actually correct. It’s not fake news. Finally.”
The president continued, “We have a very special relationship, in fact I’ll get that little piece of dandruff off…we have to make him perfect, he is perfect.”
No, this isn’t an SNL skit, it’s Trump telling Macron he has dandruff on his suit and wiping it off pic.twitter.com/uJd33tRvYv
— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) April 24, 2018
Macron laughed at Trump’s attempt to brush off the “dandruff” on his shoulder before launching into reciprocal praise, though he did not feel the need to groom the U.S. president at any point.
And though this is the first state visit of the Trump presidency, the two leaders appeared to pick up where they had left off when the French leader and his wife hosted the Trumps in France last year. Macron made some statements and listened in as reporters asked questions.
One particular question raised by ABC News’ Jonathan Karl clearly set Trump off and his response seemed to surprise and amuse Macron whose expression spoke volumes.
A reporter asked Trump if he would pardon Michael Cohen and he snapped back, “Stupid question.”
LOOK AT MACRON’S FACE. pic.twitter.com/A9uKpQ3vb8
— David Mack (@davidmackau) April 24, 2018
Macron’s face after Trump said @jonkarl asked a “stupid question” pic.twitter.com/mYEmPcLATC
— David Rutz (@DavidRutz) April 24, 2018
Of course, there was much talk about the famous Trump handshake which even Macron discussed in a pre-visit interview on Fox News.
.@EmmanuelMacron describes his first handshake with @realDonaldTrump: “It was a very natural moment, I have to say. And a very friendly moment. Don’t worry.” pic.twitter.com/GyQVl0vWvZ
— FoxNewsSunday (@FoxNewsSunday) April 22, 2018
The French president seemed to have the advantage however when he greeted Trump with a double kiss, although there have already been plenty of other awkward hand-grabbing moments.
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
A tale of two handshakes — why France’s Macron works well with Trump and Germany’s Merkel doesn’t https://t.co/4zOnpx58Vw pic.twitter.com/r1IOkdWx7i
— Post World (@PostWorldNews) April 24, 2018
President Trump and French President Macron shake hands after White House arrival ceremony speeches pic.twitter.com/D7msDqD0c1
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 24, 2018
There were also plenty of compliments on hand as first lady Melania Trump stepped out in a beautiful white wide-brimmed hat to welcome the Macrons.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the South Lawn pic.twitter.com/xoYgYof6aC
— Monica Alba (@albamonica) April 24, 2018
THE HAT THO.
Pres. Trump and Melania Trump greet French Pres. Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron at the White House. pic.twitter.com/AV4jq2r1uY
— Tony Morrison (@THETonyMorrison) April 24, 2018
Much to the chagrin of leftists and their media cohorts, Macon’s visit with President Trump looks to have been an overwhelming success.
LOL: Trump pulling Macron away from the media is my favorite new GIF. pic.twitter.com/n3m8py6K8k
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) April 24, 2018
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