Make America Cringe Again: A Year of Cringeworthy Moments From President Trump (Photos)
Hail to the Chief!
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast
As President Trump’s first calendar year in office comes to a close, a look back at some of his most facepalm-worthy moments, some innocently naive, a few truly unfortunate, and a couple downright embarrassing, all in chronological order.
And for added measure, a roundup of some of his most memorable handshakes... or hand-holding attempts:
The Reel-In: Feb. 2, 2017
This handshake between Trump and Neil Gorsuch is so freaking weird.pic.twitter.com/azkxwWtzsh
— Erick Fernandez (@ErickFernandez) February 2, 2017
The Never-Ending Handshake, Part 1: Feb. 10, 2017
[Trump and Abe hold hands for 19 seconds]
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) February 10, 2017
Trump: “Strong hands.” [golf swing] pic.twitter.com/ytPGgwlI3W
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The No-Go: May 17, 2017
The Hand Swat Seen ’Round the World: May 23, 2017
lol watch melania's hand pic.twitter.com/hQ2FGZL2Q4
— jordan yule log ⛄️ (@JordanUhl) May 22, 2017
The Never-Ending Handshake, Part Deux: July 14, 2017
The farewell handshake between President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron lasted about 25 seconds https://t.co/8CfUqfRZ8z pic.twitter.com/ddfJiJDv1i
— CNN (@CNN) July 14, 2017
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