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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald Trump tried to put up a show that was not – at least they could not keep up the pretense for long. Considering the healthy relationship Germany has had with US, world leaders around the world must not have expected such an “awkard” meeting between US president Trump and Merkel. (AP)
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During a photo op before the press conference in Oval Office, US president Donald Trump refused to shake hands with Angela Merkel. In the video that has emerged, the two leaders are shown sitting next to each other for a photo-op before the press conference at Oval office as the photographers ask the leaders for a handshake. (AP)
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After which, Angela Merkel asked Donald Trump if he wanted to shake hands. “Do you want to have a handshake?” German Chancellor asked the US president. Surprisingly, the president ignored her request and kept sitting with his hands clasped. A humiliated Merkel looked grim and gave a half smile to the photographers. (AP)
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In the past, US president Donald Trump has shook hands with British Prime Minister Theresa May, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on their visit to Oval office and they have carried on quite a warm relationship. (AP)
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel with US president Donald Trump. (AP)
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel with US president Donald Trump. (AP)
