Trump and Putin meet in Vietnam

[DonViejo]

Source: Newsweek Magazine




BFFS TRUMP AND PUTIN WORE MATCHING OUTFITS FOR LONG, AFFECTIONATE HANDSHAKE

BY JOHN HALTIWANGER ON 11/10/17 AT 9:24 AM

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's bromance just reached new heights.

The two leaders stared deep into each other's eyes as they shared a long, intimate handshake amid the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam while wearing matching outfits. It's tradition for world leaders to wear traditional garb for the "family photo" at the APEC summit.

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The APEC photo op is a chagrin-producing annual rite that has snared many a U.S. president.

Prior to this epic shaking of hands, there were reports Trump and Putin might meet on the sidelines of the summit to discuss an array of issues, including recent heightened tensions over North Korea's nuclear program. But the White House has ruled out a formal meeting between the two world leaders, citing scheduling conflicts, BuzzFeed News reports.

"Now, [Trump and Putin are] going to be in the same place," White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters on Friday. "Are they going to bump into each other and say hello? Certainly possible and likely. But in terms of a scheduled, formal meeting, there's not one on the calendar and we don't anticipate that there will be one."

If Trump and Putin had set a formal meeting it could've proved politically costly given the ongoing controversy surrounding the Trump campaign's alleged collusion with Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. But this does not necessarily rule out an informal meeting.

Despite the scrutiny surrounding Trump and Putin's relationship, there are many matters they have the potential to collaborate on beyond North Korea. The U.S. and Russia are both key players in the Syria conflict, for example, and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson believes the Kremlin will play a crucial part in bringing an end to the hostilities there. The U.S. also has ongoing concerns over Russian aggression in Ukraine and the continued violence in the eastern part of the country.

Trump began the APEC summit with a speech echoing his "America First" philosophy. "We are not going to let the United States be taken advantage of anymore," Trump said. "I am always going to put America first, the same way I expect all of you in this room to put your countries first."

Read more: http://www.newsweek.com/bffs-trump-and-putin-wore-matching-outfits-long-loving-handshake-707963

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Full article posted with the permission of Newsweek - Don

[SHRED]

1. Like a giddy schoolboy before his headmaster.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Interesting. How did you get permission from Newsweek?

[trusty elf]

3. ....

[Scarsdale]

4. Is it just me,

or does tRump appear to be listing to his right (toward Putin) in the photo? I saw a couple of photos of tRump and Maleria, holding hands. Then I realized that maybe her settlement (for pretending to be his happy wife) is being paid out on a yearly basis. One year down, hopefully no more to go. The check must have cleared, thanks to his re-election campaign funds.

[emulatorloo]

5. K&R for exposure. This needs to be on the Greatest page. BTW check out replies to that tweet

Some real idiocy in the replies




A Putin Bot:

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"even in this short encounter..chemistry is visible.., sad that evil forces are preventing them from working on the world peace 😒"


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A Gullible Target of Putin 2016 propaganda campaign aimed at Bernie or Busters:

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"Corporate Dems are gonna blow this shit way the fuck out; SEE?! COLLUSION! COLLUDING! COLLUDED! RUSSIA! PUTIN! MARCIA!"



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A Pepe the Frog:

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"OMFG he shook hands with the russian president.. all the conspiracy theories must be true now . liberals will be thinking like that. wackos 😅"

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[dalton99a]

7. +1

[dalton99a]

6. "Boss, I'm so excited to see you!"

[forgotmylogin]

8. They don't need a formal meeting.

They'll steal away someplace for a while.

[keithbvadu2]

9. Off camera - Trump kissed his master's ring and boots.

[FreeStateDemocrat]

10. ...and ass!!!

[Astraea]

11. Why was this necessary?

Doesn't he kiss Putin's ass enough? Does he have to do it literally, in person now?

[sarcasmo]

12. Donnie shook Vlad's hand and said, hi Boss.

[LudwigPastorius]

13. I notice Trump's not doing his usual grab-and-pull handshake to assert dominance.

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He knows who is the boss in that relationship.

[smirkymonkey]

14. I noticed that too.

Very telling.

[Brother Buzz]

15. It wasn't the pronounced yank, but....

he did draw the hand clasp into his body while his other arm held Putin back. It was a win in the orange one's demented mind.