Macron's nervous smile prompts questions at White House meeting
Internet users noted Emmanuel Macron's reactions—confusion and a nervous smile. The French president couldn't keep a straight face when one of the journalists asked Donald Trump about Putin.
Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday. Their main topic of discussion was the war in Ukraine.
The President of the USA stated that he could end the war in Ukraine "within the next few weeks."
When questioned about whether Ukraine should surrender part of its territory to Russia in a peace deal, Trump responded that it remains to be seen.
Trump's meeting with Zelensky: a question about Putin was raised
During the meeting with journalists, a question about Putin was raised.
A journalist questioned Trump on whether he would use the same term for Putin after calling Zelensky a dictator.
The American president responded by saying that he chooses his words carefully and added that the situation remains to be seen.
However, what caught the attention of internet users was Macron's reaction. As soon as Trump started to answer this question, the French president first appeared to be contemplating how to respond. Then he smiled nervously, trying to hide his true emotions. When Trump talked about ending the war and peace, Macron nodded.
Macron’s visit to Washington
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, met on February 24, 2025, at the White House to discuss key issues regarding the war in Ukraine and the future of transatlantic relations.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Europe is prepared to offer security guarantees to Ukraine.
The French president stated that Europeans are ready to send troops to Ukraine to ensure that peace is maintained. He added that frozen Russian assets would be a topic of discussion regarding peace.
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