This way, monsieur: French President Macron has to GUIDE Biden, 80, back to the crowd after Joe hook his hand for 42 seconds at White House ceremony during their state visit
President Joe Biden gave French President Emmanuel Macron a 42-second long handshake on Thursday during a welcome ceremony outside the White House
Biden took Macron's hand in his, and the two embraced while a French translation of the final section of Biden's speech was broadcast over the crowd
As the pair stood talking and laughing, Macron appeared on numerous occasions to try to break the embrace, but Biden held firm
Biden faced the crowd and froze in place with a smile on his face, while Macron was stuck facing the president
The awkward moment kicked off the French president's state visit to Washington DC, and was quickly followed by a few other odd gaffes from Biden
By Alex Oliveira For Dailymail.Com
Published: 01:37 EST, 2 December 2022 | Updated: 09:05 EST, 2 December 2022
As the pair stood there talking, laughing, and slapping each other's arms, Macron appeared on numerous occasions to try to break the embrace, but Biden held firm and didn't let go.
At one point Biden faced the crowd and froze in place with a smile on his face while Macron - hand still firmly in Biden's - was stuck facing the president. The pair finally broke apart after the French translation was completed.
It is unclear whether Biden held that pose for photographers, or whether he was simply waiting for the translation to end to release Macron.
The awkward moment kicked off the French president's state visit to Washington DC, and was quickly followed by a few other odd gaffs from Biden.
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