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Melania Trump's Viral Handshake Snub with Xi Jinping Sparks Debate
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News18•26-09-2026, 22:01
Melania Trump's Viral Handshake Snub with Xi Jinping Sparks Debate
- •A video circulating on social media shows Melania Trump seemingly hesitant to shake hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- •The incident occurred during Xi Jinping's visit to America, where he was welcomed by Donald Trump and Melania.
- •After shaking hands with Donald Trump, as Jinping approached Melania, she appeared to step back and gesture a refusal.
- •Some internet users claimed Melania recoiled in fear, while others suggested it was due to protocol, noting Jinping's wife also greeted with folded hands.
- •It remains unconfirmed whether the moment was a camera angle or an actual refusal, fueling widespread speculation online.
Key Questions Answered
A viral video clip from a Washington D.C. red carpet event showed Melania stepping back and appearing to refuse a handshake from Chinese President Xi Jinping, triggering widespread online debate and speculation about her body language.
It has not been officially confirmed whether Melania intentionally refused a handshake or if it was just an optical illusion from a specific camera angle. Additionally, observations noted that Xi's wife, Peng Liyuan, also greeted others with folded hands rather than shaking hands according to protocol.
Beyond viral social media moments, the high-level talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping focused on serious global and bilateral issues, including trade, tariffs, new technology, and world security.
