Posted on 06/26/2017 8:15:27 PM PDT by Helicondelta
They are the social media stars of politics: controversial leaders of the world’s two largest democracies who won power by attacking the ruling establishment and pledging to revive their national economies.
President Trump, 71, and Narendra Modi, 66, the prime minister of India, are also renowned for their fierce handshakes, so most expected a show of bravado when they met for the first time yesterday. As it happened, the handshakes — there were two, firm but not overtly aggressive — played second fiddle to Melania, the first lady, who upstaged them in a $2,160 dress by Emilio Pucci.
The White House had indicated that it would “roll out the red carpet” for Mr Modi, the only statesman with more social media followers than Mr Trump —…
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Putting that book on my Reading List. Thanks! :)
Good catch! I am glad to see it back. Too bad the MSM didn't cover that story; they'd have to remind us how horribly Obama treated one of our best friends and allies.
Trump should announce it’s return. Big symbolic gesture and puts Obama to shame.
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