Donald Trump declines handshake form German Chancellor Angela Merkel

US President Donald Trump greeted German leader, Angela Merkel with handshake upon her arrival at the White House but refused to do so during a photo op.

In footage of the photo op, as photographers call for the two to shake hands, Ms Merkel can be heard saying: "They want to have a handshake?". Trump briefly turns towards her, but continues sitting with his legs apart and hands together.

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