Trump, Macron bond with kiss, affectionate handshake: WATCH

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President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shared an unexpected moment of affection while speaking to reporters at the White House Tuesday afternoon.

After Macron finished his remarks and thanked Trump for hosting France for its first official state visit, Trump extended his hand and Macron shook it. Then both men took their left hands and slapped the right hands as a way of showing mutual appreciation.

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