A viral social media post alleged that U.S. President Donald Trump declined to shake hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, which took place from June 15 to June 17. The claim, accompanied by a short video clip, suggested Trump shook hands with other leaders but intentionally skipped Starmer before leaving.
This video, widely shared on platforms like X and Instagram, garnered significant attention, leading to widespread speculation about the relationship between the two leaders.
However, a closer examination of the available footage reveals the claim to be misleading. The circulating clip appears to be edited and begins after the initial greetings had already occurred. Longer versions of the video, readily accessible on platforms like YouTube, show that Trump and Starmer did indeed shake hands earlier in the sequence of arrivals. Fact-checking organizations have corroborated this, stating that while the edited clip focuses on a specific moment where Trump wasn’t visibly interacting with Starmer, full footage confirms an earlier handshake.
Separately, on the final day of the summit, President Trump arrived late to a morning economic session. Upon entering, he reportedly remarked, “I’m the boss,” eliciting laughter from the assembled world leaders. French President Emmanuel Macron offered a polite greeting as Trump entered the room, which was already in session.
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