Trump Merkel Handshake

President Donald Trump escalated his feud with Berlin on Tuesday, even as Germany's leader and Trump's own spokesman tried to defuse the conflict, which has sent tremors through Washington's core postwar alliances.

Yesterday, during a photo opportunity at the White House, US President Donald Trump refused to shake German Chancellor Angela Merkel's hand. A short clip of the awkward moment quickly made it to the Internet, where Tweeple were quick to jump to conclusions, draw comparisons and outright condemn Mr Trump for his 'childish' behaviour.

President Donald Trump escalated his feud with Berlin on Tuesday, even as Germany's leader and Trump's own spokesman tried to defuse the conflict, which has sent tremors through Washington's core postwar alliances.

Yesterday, during a photo opportunity at the White House, US President Donald Trump refused to shake German Chancellor Angela Merkel's hand. A short clip of the awkward moment quickly made it to the Internet, where Tweeple were quick to jump to conclusions, draw comparisons and outright condemn Mr Trump for his 'childish' behaviour.