The power dynamic between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron was on full display on Monday (Feb 24) as the US and the French Presidents met in Washington. Trump appeared to be trying to humiliate Macron, as on multiple occasions, he supposedly on purpose put the visiting leader in an awkward position.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
Right off the bat, Trump sought to show Macron down as he sent a White House employee to greet the French President instead of welcoming him to the White House himself. Videos and photos of the moment show the French leader pulling up in a black car before being welcomed into the West Wing by Abigail Jones, the Acting White House Chief.
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Conventionally, as part of diplomatic tradition, foreign dignitaries are welcomed into the White House by the President of the United States.
This was followed by another subtle indignity as the French head of state was forced to perch on the edge of the Oval Office desk while Trump himself sat in the middle during a Zoom conference call with G7 leaders.
<h2>A handshake for the books?</h2>
Also in the spotlight was their handshake, a symbolic moment that, this time, lasted ten seconds&mdash;far from the 29-second forceful grip Macron had previously used in 2017 to assert dominance during Trump&rsquo;s first term.&nbsp;
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However, netizens were quick to spot that Macron emulated Trump&rsquo;s signature Yank handshake before the US president could. &ldquo;He went on the offence and yanked Donald Trump's tiny hand first,&rdquo; commented one user on X, posting a video of the two leaders.
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France's President Emmanuel Macron wasn't gonna let that weakling Donald Trump try to yank him with his weird handshake. He went on the offense and yanked Donald Trump's tiny hand first. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/9gRZT2gh2u">pic.twitter.com/9gRZT2gh2u</a>
&mdash; Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtCandee/status/1894079542257394120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another weird moment between the two leaders saw Macron purportedly trying to remove Trump&rsquo;s hand from his knee.
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LMAOOO, look at President Macron prying trump's tiny little mitt off of his knee. WTF is even happening here?<a href="https://t.co/8WoPK2GhPN">pic.twitter.com/8WoPK2GhPN</a>
&mdash; BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) <a href="https://twitter.com/mmpadellan/status/1894136578479358364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
At one point, Macron was seen touching Trump&rsquo;s elbow as he stopped and corrected the US President&rsquo;s claims that European aid to Ukraine was structured as a loan.
&ldquo;No, in fact, to be frank, we paid sixty per cent of the total effort, and it was loans, guarantees, grants, and we provided real money, to be clear. We have 230 billion of frozen assets in Europe, Russian assets, but it is not as a collateral of a loan because it is not our belonging, so they are frozen,&rdquo; said Macron.
Trump, who recently made news by pulling the chair for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, was seen purposefully moving to stand at one side as Macron seated himself to sign MoUs with the US.
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Trump &agrave; Macron : &laquo;&nbsp;Assied-toi l&agrave; et signe et &agrave; partir de maintenant tu vas la fermer sur l&rsquo;Ukraine&nbsp;&raquo; 😂 <a href="https://t.co/3KMVsdpD1y">pic.twitter.com/3KMVsdpD1y</a>
&mdash; Camille Moscow 🇷🇺 🌿 ☦️ (@camille_moscow) <a href="https://twitter.com/camille_moscow/status/1894129500549476553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
(With inputs from agencies)

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The power dynamic between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron was on full display on Monday (Feb 24) as the US and the French Presidents met in Washington. Trump appeared to be trying to humiliate Macron, as on multiple occasions, he supposedly on purpose put the visiting leader in an awkward position. What happened? Right off the bat, Trump sought to show Macron down as he sent a White House employee to greet the French President instead of welcoming him to the White House himself. Videos and photos of the moment show the French leader pulling up in a black car before being welcomed into the West Wing by Abigail Jones, the Acting White House Chief. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war could end 'within weeks,' says Macron after meeting Trump Conventionally, as part of diplomatic tradition, foreign dignitaries are welcomed into the White House by the President of the United States. This was followed by another subtle indignity as the French head of state was forced to perch on the edge of the Oval Office desk while Trump himself sat in the middle during a Zoom conference call with G7 leaders. A handshake for the books? Also in the spotlight was their handshake, a symbolic moment that, this time, lasted ten seconds—far from the 29-second forceful grip Macron had previously used in 2017 to assert dominance during Trump’s first term. Also read | Trump warns Russia-Ukraine war could trigger World War III, says talks with Putin 'proceeding very well' However, netizens were quick to spot that Macron emulated Trump’s signature Yank handshake before the US president could. “He went on the offence and yanked Donald Trump's tiny hand first,” commented one user on X, posting a video of the two leaders. France's President Emmanuel Macron wasn't gonna let that weakling Donald Trump try to yank him with his weird handshake. He went on the offense and yanked Donald Trump's tiny hand first. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/9gRZT2gh2u — Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) February 24, 2025 Also read | Macron, Trump vow to work together on Ukraine, despite differences Another weird moment between the two leaders saw Macron purportedly trying to remove Trump’s hand from his knee. LMAOOO, look at President Macron prying trump's tiny little mitt off of his knee. WTF is even happening here?pic.twitter.com/8WoPK2GhPN — BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) February 24, 2025 At one point, Macron was seen touching Trump’s elbow as he stopped and corrected the US President’s claims that European aid to Ukraine was structured as a loan. “No, in fact, to be frank, we paid sixty per cent of the total effort, and it was loans, guarantees, grants, and we provided real money, to be clear. We have 230 billion of frozen assets in Europe, Russian assets, but it is not as a collateral of a loan because it is not our belonging, so they are frozen,” said Macron. Trump, who recently made news by pulling the chair for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, was seen purposefully moving to stand at one side as Macron seated himself to sign MoUs with the US. Trump à Macron : « Assied-toi là et signe et à partir de maintenant tu vas la fermer sur l’Ukraine » 😂 pic.twitter.com/3KMVsdpD1y — Camille Moscow 🇷🇺 🌿 ☦️ (@camille_moscow) February 24, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

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Thanksgiving would be even more exciting for millions as many parts of the US and Canada are likely to witness northern lights. The night skies on Thursday and Friday (Nov 28 and 29) are likely to light up in vibrant hues as minor to moderate geomagnetic storms are likely to hit the Earth on the holiday.&nbsp;

According to NOAA, a coronal mass ejection (CME) launch was observed from the sun on Monday (Nov 25), which is likely to strike Earth on Thursday or Friday. CME is a large cloud of plasma and magnetic fields thrown from the corona of the Sun.

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The eruption may result in vibrant hues&nbsp;across the night sky. The duration and intensity of the auroras will depend on how strong the solar storm is. NOAA has predicted the storm to be of&nbsp;G1 or G2 strength, the lowest levels. Besides resulting in auroras, a stronger storm can lead to&nbsp;disruptions in the power grid, GPS, satellite, and radio waves.

NOAA has also acknowledged the possibility of&nbsp;CME missing the Earth and no solar storms hitting the planet, which would means&nbsp;auroras could not be visible this week. The researchers can only become sure&nbsp;once the CME nears the Earth.

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<h2>Where and how to watch the Northern Lights?</h2>

The auroras are likely to be seen in the US states that share the border with Canada from Maine to Washington, while it is also possible they may be seen even further south.

To see the Northern Lights, it is best to get away from the artificial light pollution. They are visible to the naked eye and do not require any equipment like binoculars or telescopes, although they may appear sharper through a smartphone camera.

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The auroras and CMEs are more frequent when the sun’s 11-year activity cycle, called solar maximum, is at its peak. NASA and NOAA have said that October 15 marked the beginning of the current solar cycle’s solar maximum. This means that solar activity is likely to remain higher for at least a year, increasing the chances of witnessing auroras through 2025.

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Thanksgiving would be even more exciting for millions as many parts of the US and Canada are likely to witness northern lights. The night skies on Thursday and Friday (Nov 28 and 29) are likely to light up in vibrant hues as minor to moderate geomagnetic storms are likely to hit the Earth on the holiday.

Thanksgiving would be even more exciting for millions as many parts of the US and Canada are likely to witness northern lights. The night skies on Thursday and Friday (Nov 28 and 29) are likely to light up in vibrant hues as minor to moderate geomagnetic storms are likely to hit the Earth on the holiday. According to NOAA, a coronal mass ejection (CME) launch was observed from the sun on Monday (Nov 25), which is likely to strike Earth on Thursday or Friday. CME is a large cloud of plasma and magnetic fields thrown from the corona of the Sun. Also read | Sunita Williams-led team encounters toxic smell at ISS, here's how the astronauts responded The eruption may result in vibrant hues across the night sky. The duration and intensity of the auroras will depend on how strong the solar storm is. NOAA has predicted the storm to be of G1 or G2 strength, the lowest levels. Besides resulting in auroras, a stronger storm can lead to disruptions in the power grid, GPS, satellite, and radio waves. NOAA has also acknowledged the possibility of CME missing the Earth and no solar storms hitting the planet, which would means auroras could not be visible this week. The researchers can only become sure once the CME nears the Earth. Also read | Were aliens enjoying hot springs on Mars 4.5 billion years ago? Here's what ancient evidence hints at Where and how to watch the Northern Lights? The auroras are likely to be seen in the US states that share the border with Canada from Maine to Washington, while it is also possible they may be seen even further south. To see the Northern Lights, it is best to get away from the artificial light pollution. They are visible to the naked eye and do not require any equipment like binoculars or telescopes, although they may appear sharper through a smartphone camera. Watch | Did Life Exist In Hot Water On Mars Billions Of Years Ago? × The auroras and CMEs are more frequent when the sun’s 11-year activity cycle, called solar maximum, is at its peak. NASA and NOAA have said that October 15 marked the beginning of the current solar cycle’s solar maximum. This means that solar activity is likely to remain higher for at least a year, increasing the chances of witnessing auroras through 2025. (With inputs from agencies)

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