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Video Catches Awkwardness Between EU President And Trump Before Cameras Start Rolling

No chemistry at all

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A new video is going viral. It shows President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sitting in silence before their joint press event at Turnberry golf course in Scotland. The silence is heavy. The body language says it all.

They are seated side by side, but it feels cold. Ursula sits upright, hands in front of her, calm and firm. Nothing welcoming between them.

It was only a few seconds, but people online picked it apart. Trump’s face looked tight. Ursula’s expression was steady. She didn’t flinch. She didn’t blink. She didn’t even look his way. And people noticed.

One person who saw the video said, “You can feel it in the silence before the cameras roll.”

Trump is known for dominating the room. He uses fast handshakes, big gestures, strong posture. But this time, seated across from a calm and unshaken leader, it didn’t work.

The timing of the moment is also raising eyebrows. This quiet scene came just before they announced a major trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. The new deal includes a 15 percent tariff on most goods. Trump called it “a great deal for everybody.” Ursula said it would “bring stability and predictability.”

But not everyone bought the message. Some believe the deal was rushed to distract from other headlines — especially growing attention around Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

In fact, during the press event, a reporter asked Trump if the deal was made quickly to push the Epstein story out of the news. Trump looked angry and shot back, “You gotta be kidding me.” He called it nonsense.

Still, that question and that video clip of silence spread fast. It painted a picture of a man uncomfortable next to someone who didn’t try to please him or play along.

Featured image via Screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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