White House cuts moments of Trump applauding Putin from video - The Guardian
Photo: US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump applauded Vladimir Putin several times during their meeting in Alaska, but the White House later cut those moments from its video, according to The Guardian.
Background
Trump met Putin in Alaska after the Russian leader’s plane landed in Anchorage. A staircase and red carpet had been prepared for the arrival.
As Putin walked from the aircraft toward Trump, the US president applauded him several times. The gesture sparked widespread media attention, with Russian outlets portraying Trump’s applause as a positive sign for Putin.
White House actions
Shortly afterward, the White House released official photos and video of the meeting. However, in the footage shared by Trump’s administration, the moments showing him applauding Putin were edited out.
Alaska summit: what is known
US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska. The main topic of their talks is the war against Ukraine. More on this is available in RBC-Ukraine’s full report.
