President Trump Dominates Macron in Power Play Handshake During Historic Gaza Peace Deal (VIDEO)

The Trump-Macron handshake feud continued on Monday during President Trump’s visit to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, for the historic Gaza peace plan.

President Trump arrived to the Middle East after he secured a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas released 20 living hostages on Monday, and Israel will withdraw to an agreed-upon line thanks to President Trump’s courage and diplomacy.

World leaders lined up to shake President Trump’s hand. President Trump dominated Macron during a power play handshake.

The look on Macron’s face said it all.

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JUST NOW: French President Emmanuel Macron gets MAN HANDLED by President Trump during an AKAWARD handshake.

Emmanuel Macron is an EMBARRASSMENT to the French People. pic.twitter.com/r6xTl3yIXa

— The Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) October 13, 2025

The handshake dynamics between President Trump and President Macron have been a focal point of media attention going back several years.

Their initial meeting on May 25, 2017, during a NATO summit in Brussels, featured a firm handshake that lasted several seconds.

The handshake battle between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron continues.

Their handshake at the Notre Dame Cathedral lasted for 17 seconds, coming short of their previous record of 29 seconds. pic.twitter.com/ebJxaWcBKz

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 7, 2024

Earlier this year, President Trump greeted Macron with a ‘death grip’ handshake.

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Donald Trump greets French President Macron with an absolute death grip of a handshake.

Something tells us Macron isn’t going to enjoy this meeting very much pic.twitter.com/RKybTZuvgp

— Media Research Center (@theMRC) February 24, 2025

After a quick meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump and Emmanuel Macron held a joint presser at the White House.

At the conclusion of the joint presser, Trump practically dislocated Macron’s shoulder in a power play handshake.

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Trump almost broke Macron’s wrist again pic.twitter.com/xzDHy70zNJ

— George (@BehizyTweets) February 24, 2025