Macron approaches Trump and Zelenskyy in the entryway of the Vatican Macron reaches out to Zelenskyy and holds his hand in a warm, extended handshake Upon to turning to Trump's extended hand, Macron lets Trump hand, then places his own hand on Zelenskyy's back in a asupportive manner

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   Kim Scheinberg (kims@mas.to)'s status on Sunday, 27-Apr-2025 04:16:25 JST Kim Scheinberg

   Everything Macron does here is calculated. It's the difference between leaving no tip and leaving a nickel as a tip—the latter is a no-ambiguity message, "This wasn't oversight, it was a deliberate choice"

   And it's not just that Macron doesn't shake Trump's hand, it's that his hand moves to Zelenskyy's back after letting Trump hang in midair

   The contrast between his admiration for one man and contempt for the other couldn't be clearer