Melania Trump ‘Snubs’ Xi Jinping as Handshake Moment Goes Viral, Watch Video
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Times of IndiaMelania Trump ‘snubs’ Xi Jinping as handshake moment goes viral, watch video
A video circulating on social media has drawn attention to a brief interaction between Melania Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Xis September 23-25 US visit. The clip appears to show Xi moving towards Melania, who raises her hand and steps back as Donald Trump continues greeting a member of the Chinese delegation. The footage does not establish why she made the gesture, prompting varied interpretations online.
PoliticsEvery little moment during Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington provided talk material. Melania Trump provided some questionable moments with gestures several times.
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping greet each other in Washington – but, after an initial handshake, US First Lady Melania Trump is seen holding up her hand and backing away from China's leader.
The Chinese President visited Washington from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of Trump. The US President, forgetting protocol, welcomed him at the airport. Jinping's wife Peng Liyuan was also present. There was a 100-foot long red carpet, cannons, and special guards to welcome the Chinese President.
Xi Jinping Handshake Video: A video of Melania Trump refusing to shake Chinese President Xi Jinping's hand during his US visit is going viral. Learn the full story behind this "uncomfortable moment."
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