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Trump Pulls Out His ‘Power’ Handshake With The President Of Paraguay And It’s Incredibly Awkward

Another cringey Trump power move

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Donald Trump doesn’t do subtle. On March 7, 2026, at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Miami, he greeted Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña with his signature handshake – and turned it into a full-on tug-of-war.

He held Peña’s hand firmly, moving it back and forth as if testing the man’s resolve. Peña smiled politely, trying not to get pulled forward. One man playing boss, the other just surviving the photo op. The imbalance was glaring.

Trump’s handshake antics aren’t new. He’s pulled the same stiff, over-the-top grips with Macron and other world leaders.

Social media tore into it. Ron Filipkowski tweeted: “Who taught Trump this tug-of-war handshake? Epstein? Fred? Someone stop him.”

Others called the handshake childish and awkward. The clip racked up thousands of likes mocking the move.

At the summit, Trump summed up the administration’s message on security and cooperation. He said, “We will not let the cartels or foreign powers threaten our hemisphere.” Leaders agreed on joint action against drug trafficking, narco-terror networks, and illegal migration. The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition was announced, with Trump framing the effort as part of his “Donroe Doctrine” to assert U.S. leadership in the region.

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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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