Onlookers have long noticed the French and American presidents' attempts to show dominance when they shake hands. Here's a look back at Trump and Macron's handshake dynamic.

Donald Trump and French president Emmanuel Macron shared a lengthy, awkward handshake as they sat in front of reporters in the Oval Office on Monday. The handshake, which resembled a cringey dap up, spanned six seconds and included them pulling at each other’s arms—a clear power struggle that was not masked by them sharing a laugh throughout.

As cross-Atlantic tensions remain high over how to end the Russia–Ukraine war, President Donald Trump and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron engaged in their own handshake tug-of-war at the White House on Monday.

President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are starting their day by taking part in a virtual meeting with fellow leaders of the Group of Seven economies to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine.