Trump and Macron had an awkward white-knuckled handshake - and the Internet went nuts

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Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron Handshake

AP Photo/Evan Vucci

President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting at the U.S. Embassy, Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Brussels.

President Donald Trump met newly-inaugurated French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time on Thursday, ahead of a NATO summit in Belgium.

After pictures surfaced online and an amusing pool report, the Internet had a field day scrutinizing their handshake.

The pool report noted both presidents' "considerable intensity" and clenched jaws.

Both presidents knuckles apparently went white during the tight grip, according to various observers. Trump - who is known for his intense handshakes - reportedly looked like he wanted to disengage from Macron at two different points.

Check out photos of their interaction below: