During Donald Trump’s 2017 visit to the Vatican, there was one tiny moment that absolutely blew up online — that awkward hand touch with Pope Francis that had people asking: What was going on there?
The Gesture Everyone’s Talking About
As the two world leaders shook hands, Trump didn’t go for the full firm grip. Instead, he touched the Pope’s hand with just his fingers — a gesture some called awkward, others said was super cautious or even a little bit disrespectful.
Body Language Experts Weighed In
Experts pointed out that Trump’s finger-only touch could signal hesitancy or a power move — either he wasn’t fully committing to the handshake or trying to keep some distance. The Pope, meanwhile, seemed calm but maybe a bit surprised.
The Internet Reacted… Big Time
Memes, GIFs, and tweets exploded. People joked that Trump was “testing the waters” or “offering a finger wave” instead of a handshake. It became a symbol of the whole Trump-Pope meeting: polite, but with a side of awkwardness.
What Does It Really Mean?
Maybe it was just an odd handshake moment — or maybe Trump was trying to subtly control the interaction. Either way, it’s a small gesture that got a massive spotlight.
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