When President Biden walked off Air Force One on Wednesday, he did something he hasn’t done in a while. Instead of shaking the hand of the first politician to greet him on the red carpet — Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid — he gave him a fist bump.
It’s a switch that comes amid intense speculation about whether or not Biden will shake the hand of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman when he meets him on Friday.
The body language between U.S. presidents and their global counterparts is always closely watched for insights into their relationships.
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