Biden tries fist bumps instead of handshakes ahead of Saudi crown prince meeting
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The White House says Biden is trying to limit physical contact during his trip to the Middle East because of COVID risks. But it's a decision that comes conveniently ahead of an awkward meeting.
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The White House says Biden is trying to limit physical contact during his trip to the Middle East because of COVID risks. But it's a decision that comes conveniently ahead of an awkward meeting.
CNN By Jeremy Diamond, CNN President Joe Biden was greeted in Israel on Wednesday by a row of Israeli leaders offering open palms to the President. Biden offered a closed fist in exchange. The President doled out fist bumps and pats on the shoulder to the delegation stationed along the red carpet at…
By Jeremy Diamond, CNN President Joe Biden was greeted in Israel on Wednesday by a row of Israeli leaders offering open palms to the President. Biden offered a closed fist in exchange. The President doled out fist bumps and pats on the shoulder to the delegation stationed along the red carpet at the…
The White House advised that President Biden would avoid shaking hands during his Middle East trip over concerns regarding resurgent COVID-19 infections.
The White House said that President Biden would not be shaking hands during his overseas trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
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