“I said, ‘Do you think it’s a good thing for me?’” Mr. Trump recalled on Wednesday of asking Mr. Macron about attending the festivities, given how his decision on the Paris accord might have been received. “I have a great relationship with him; he’s a great guy,” Mr. Trump said. Afterward, standing together in a plaza, Mr. Macron grabbed Mr. Trump’s hand, and appeared reluctant to let go. So, Mr. Trump recounted, the two presidents stood there, holding hands for several minutes, as Mr. Macron’s wife, Brigitte, joined them. Mr. Trump also said he had deeply enjoyed his travels abroad as president.

Source: New York Times July 20, 2017 01:30 UTC