Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince with Handshake, Differing from Biden's Fist Bump
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President Donald Trump greeted Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a handshake during a meeting at the White House. This gesture presents a different approach to that of former President Joe Biden.
In 2022, President Biden opted for a fist bump during his visit to Saudi Arabia. That interaction drew criticism from some groups at the time.
The two recent US presidents have thus used distinct physical greetings with the Saudi leader. These gestures highlight the differing diplomatic styles between the administrations.