Angela Merkel and Donald trump
The White house has tried to explain why the US President, Donald trump does not shake hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the official shooting. The spokesman of the American administration Sean Spicer cites Der Spiegel.
He suggested that the American leader just did not hear the question of the Chairman of the government of Germany.
An awkward moment occurred on Friday, March 17, in the oval office. On this day, trump and Merkel shook hands when she came to the White house. But went again when they were asked by journalists. The Chancellor turned to the President and said, “you Want to shake hands?” But he did not respond.
According to TASS, the episode in question, was perhaps the most memorable and talked-about at the summit, despite the fact that trump has met Merkel admired (he personally greeted her at the entrance to their residence, held out his hand and I almost hugged, held inside).
According to Reuters, politicians have different views on the issues of trade, immigration, and relations with Russia. According to the Agency, at a joint press conference Wednesday, they “tried to downplay the differences that it was hard to hide.”
Reuters also draws attention to the fact that even at the meeting, Merkel and seemed relaxed, the body language of the leaders testified about the particularly warm relations.
Later, trump wrote on Twitter that his talks with the Chancellor went well.