A Donald Trump handshake with Paraguay's president, Santiago Peña, at the Shield of the Americas summit in Doral, Florida, on Saturday drew global attention after footage showed Trump's familiar pulling grip and Peña's refusal to move, according to clips circulating on social media. The handshake took place at Trump National Doral Miami as the US president greeted visiting Latin American leaders ahead of remarks urging the region to use military force against cartels and transnational gangs.
Trump has long been known for these exaggerated handshakes, a blend of dominance ritual and stagecraft that became a hallmark of his earlier term in office. His encounter with Peña gained traction precisely because the Paraguayan leader did not yield to the tug, even as both men maintained polished smiles for the photographers. Any claim that Trump was 'humiliated' remains interpretation rather than verified fact. The footage shows an awkward moment — not a conclusive verdict.
