In awkward exchange, Trump seems to ignore Merkel's handshake request

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Posted on AllSides March 18, 2017

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President Donald Trump, who made headlines for shaking hands with Japan’s prime minister in front of reporters for a full 19 seconds, seemed to ignore German Chancellor Angela Merkel when she suggested that they exchange the same courtesy during her White House visit Friday.

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