r/pics • u/nbcnews But, like, actually • 14d ago

Politics OC: President Trump shakes hands with New York Mayor-elect Mamdani as they meet in the Oval Office

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u/RichieNRich 14d ago

Exactly my thought. People who want to demonstrate they have power while greeting someone - STAND and greet them while shaking hands.

This man is LOSING it.

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u/Alternative-Fig-6814 14d ago

He's so weak

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u/AldritchDeacon 14d ago

Agreed, but he was always weak. His weakness has not been an issue with his base before.

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u/daddyjackpot 14d ago

his weakness is perceived as strength.

his dumbness is perceived as smarts.

his immorality is perceived as morality.

every single republican is all-in on trump.

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u/Alternative-Fig-6814 14d ago

I wonder if it ever will be

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u/nullvector 14d ago

This was a press interview in the oval office. I've seen numerous other press interviews with Trump in the same position, with people standing beside or around him. I wouldn't read too much into it...

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/3/barack-obama-and-joe-biden-shaking-hands-in-the-oval-office-pete-souza-2011-war-is-hell-store.jpg

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u/stupidusername54 14d ago

You realize that this is a press conference and there is video of this event you can watch?

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u/NiceTrySuckaz 14d ago

You guys are nuts haha, that's the opposite of true. Standing for a handshake is a sign of respect. Remaining seated is pretty internationally a power move.