President Trump met with Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at the White House today. It was a meeting meant to shape the working relationship between the two world powers.
But there were awkward moments- like when Trump said both he and Merkel had been wire tapped and when Merkel asked for a handshake.
Do see below:
Photographers: Can we get a handshake?
Merkel (to Trump): Do you want to have a handshake?
Trump: *no response*
Merkel: *makes awkward face* pic.twitter.com/ehgpCnWPg7— David Mack (@davidmackau) March 17, 2017
Twitter reacts:
https://twitter.com/Parker9_/status/842812916600639491
https://twitter.com/MrJamesonNeat/status/842820796137390080
https://twitter.com/4everNeverTrump/status/842818049996611584
https://twitter.com/ToDropADime2/status/842816457327230977
Merkel at WH press conference: "I've always said it's much, much better to talk to one another, not about one another." pic.twitter.com/C6Wmnbjsji
— Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D (@RVAwonk) March 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/hawtwyre/status/842809767177457666
https://twitter.com/AbhishekPrtp/status/842812357487149056
In summary, reporters ask Merkel important questions about trade and ask Trump if he regrets his ridiculous tweets. Yup, everything is fine.
— Alex George (@AlexGeorge424) March 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/pricepuppy/status/842811838886699009
https://twitter.com/robreiner/status/842822631204126721
https://twitter.com/TEN_GOP/status/842822371040002054
Angela Merkel perfectly reacts after Trump makes ridiculous wiretapping joke https://t.co/IBwOhGawJC? pic.twitter.com/epVJT0iq2G
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) March 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/MrJamesonNeat/status/842820796137390080
After watching Merkel & Trump's press conference I'm reminded of what should've been. #ThePeoplesPresident #StillWithHer pic.twitter.com/oTvTkJqoYu
— 🇺🇸 ~ Roni ~🇺🇸 (@paleblueeyes24) March 17, 2017
Merkel: A tale of three Presidents pic.twitter.com/ffVBxNrLcw
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) March 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/jonfavs/status/842820352338153473
Some men are threatened by powerful women.
Some aren't. pic.twitter.com/6lFm2TNbtU
— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) March 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/MrJamesonNeat/status/842820796137390080
I can't breathe 😂😂😂😂 Merkel represents Germany like a boss pic.twitter.com/123RFLNH9Z
— c (@Csad_a) March 17, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump shows once again his inexperience and lack of chivalry standing next to Ms. Merkel. She's now the leader of the free world
— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) March 17, 2017
Yesterday Sean Spicer accused UK of spying on Trump. Today Trump refused to shake Angela Merkel's hand. This is how they treat our friends.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) March 17, 2017
Angela Merkel has a PhD in quantum chemistry.
Donald Trump misspelled "tap."
Not exactly a meeting of the minds. pic.twitter.com/9oBSwk6eDy— Rick G. Rosner (@dumbassgenius) March 17, 2017
Comparing the intellectual acumen of Merkel w/ Trump is like the difference between the ocean and an inflatable backyard pool. #TrumpMerkel
— Bill Madden (@maddenifico) March 17, 2017
Ouch.
