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Spicer: Trump didn’t hear Merkel’s question about a handshake

By Caitlin Yilek
Published March 19, 2017 1:33pm ET
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Spicer: Trump didn’t hear Merkel’s question about a handshake
The incident created an awkward moment between the two leaders, who already have had chilly relations since Trump claimed Merkel was "ruining Germany" during the U.S. presidential campaign. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) | Pablo Martinez Monsivais

During their first meeting at the White House on Friday, President Trump appeared to ignore a request from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to shake hands during a photo op.

“I don’t think he heard the question,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer told Der Spiegel.

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