{"id":2475371,"date":"2025-08-15T20:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T00:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/power-move-trump-meets-putin-at-alaska-summit-yanks-his-hand-noticeably-hard\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T20:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T00:13:00","slug":"power-move-trump-meets-putin-at-alaska-summit-yanks-his-hand-noticeably-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/power-move-trump-meets-putin-at-alaska-summit-yanks-his-hand-noticeably-hard\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Move? Trump Meets Putin at Alaska Summit, Yanks His Hand Noticeably Hard"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpower-move-trump-meets-putin-at-alaska-summit-yanks-his-hand-noticeably-hard%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2475371&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports on a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and russian President Vladimir Putin in alaska, highlighting a display of assertiveness by trump. During their handshake, Trump reportedly pulled Putin&#8217;s hand strongly toward him, a gesture shared widely on social media as a sign of dominance. The two leaders met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to discuss a potential peace deal concerning the war in Ukraine, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >news conference planned afterward<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>as they walked together, a B-2 stealth bomber with nuclear capabilities, accompanied by fighter jets, flew overhead, seemingly surprising but impressing Putin. Trump also placed his hand on putin&#8217;s shoulder and spoke closely to him during the flyover, reinforcing his projection of strength. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/telling-new-poll-shows-americans-are-liking-kamala-harris-less-the-more-they-get-to-know-her\/\" title=\"Telling New Poll Shows Americans Are Liking Kamala Harris Less the More They Get to Know Her\">article emphasizes trump&#8217;<\/a>s tough stance on Russia, noting that he aims to turn Russia into a cooperative partner where interests align, but only by asserting American power visibly.<\/p>\n<p>Trump had warned of &#8220;severe&#8221; economic consequences if the talks failed and stated he pursued the summit not for personal gain but to save lives. The piece contrasts Trump&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-welcomes-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-to-mar-a-lago-resort\/\" title=\"... hosts Hungarian PM Viktor Orban at Mar-a-Lago\">strong leadership style<\/a> with that of former President Joe Biden, portraying trump&#8217;s bold gestures as effective demonstrations of who is in charge on the world stage.  <\/p>\n<div id=\"ld-4686-3758\"><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:14832835450050406,size:[0, 0],id:\"ld-4686-3758\"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.decide.dev\/_js\/ajs.js\";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,\"script\",\"ld-ajs\");<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>In an apparent power move, President Donald Trump appeared to yank Russian President Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s hand very strongly toward him during a handshake when both leaders met up in Alaska Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Daugherty posted a video of the interaction on the social media website X, writing, &ldquo;JUST IN: President Trump DOES THE YANK HANDSHAKE! He pulled in Putin&rsquo;s hand! I VOTED FOR THIS!!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680; JUST IN: President Trump DOES THE YANK HANDSHAKE! He pulled in Putin&rsquo;s hand! I VOTED FOR THIS!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/e3muesKc0p\">pic.twitter.com\/e3muesKc0p<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EricLDaugh\/status\/1956433933299806403?\">August 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/opposed-war-libs-protest-peace-talks-alaska-ahead-trump-putin-summit-terminal-tds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">met<\/a> at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to discuss a potential peace deal regarding the war in Ukraine. They planned to hold a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/endless-summits-joe-biden-seeks-to-lead-free-world-at-european-meetings\/\" title=\"Endless ...s: Joe Biden Seeks to Lead &#039;Free World&#039; at European Meetings\">news conference afterward<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>This wasn&rsquo;t the only power move pulled by Trump, either.<\/p>\n<p>As the two began walking side by side, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/putin-greeted-trump-alaska-immediately-buzzed-overhead-nuclear-bomber-reaction-priceless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B-2 stealth bomber<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gates-foundation-gave-millions-to-china-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Gates Foundation Gave Millions To China - Washington Examiner\">nuclear capabilities &#038;mdash<\/a>; escorted by several fighter jets &mdash; flew overhead.<\/p>\n<p>Putin appeared slightly startled, but also seemed impressed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-threatens-putin-severe-consequences-peace-process-stalls-ahead-alaska-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> put his hand on Putin&rsquo;s shoulder, gestured for him to keep walking, and leaned over to speak close to the Russian leader&rsquo;s ear as the aircraft roared overhead.<\/p>\n<p>Despite what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/look-inside-oval-office-meeting-birthed-russiagate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media says<\/a>, Trump has always taken a tough stance against Russia. He recognizes them as a powerful adversary, but would rather turn them into an ally on issues where we have common ground.<\/p>\n<p>This cannot be accomplished, however, without projecting strength.<\/p>\n<p>By yanking the Russian president&rsquo;s hand, Trump showed himself to be a towering figure who stands tall over Putin &mdash; literally and figuratively.<\/p>\n<p>As the two leaders take the world stage, this helps remind other countries that America is still the globe&rsquo;s dominant superpower.<\/p>\n<p>The president had already threatened &ldquo;severe&rdquo; economic consequences for Putin if the Alaska summit didn&rsquo;t produce results.<\/p>\n<p>While speaking with the media aboard Air Force One en route to Alaska, Trump said, &ldquo;Yes, it will be very severe. I&rsquo;m not doing this for my health. OK?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He added, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t need it. I&rsquo;d like to focus on our country, but I&rsquo;m doing this to save a lot of lives. Yeah, very severe.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/POTUS?\">@POTUS<\/a>: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not doing this for my health. I don&rsquo;t need it. I&rsquo;d like to focus on our country &mdash; but I&rsquo;m doing this to save a lot of lives.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wn1GIRTm5T\">pic.twitter.com\/wn1GIRTm5T<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/1956394314298270057?\">August 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mark-halperin-predicts-us-will-arrest-putin-trump-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> behavior here is nothing new.<\/p>\n<p>Who could forget when the commander in chief <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Iimj0j4NYME\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pushed aside<\/a> world leaders at his first NATO summit back in 2017?<\/p>\n<p>Or how he <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/4797283\/trump-handshakes-emmanuel-macron-justin-trudeau-neil-gorsuch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pulled<\/a> on former Vice President Mike Pence&rsquo;s hand, shortly after being declared the winner against Hillary Clinton?<\/p>\n<p>He even yanked the hand of his own Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, shortly after assuming office.<\/p>\n<p>Allies and adversaries alike, Trump likes to let everyone know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=T84se4fc4KU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">who&rsquo;s really in charge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Say what you want about his style, it&rsquo;s a welcome change from former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-shuffles-convenience-store-pull-trump-like-move-proves-45-leagues-ahead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a>, who at times tried to shake hands with people who weren&rsquo;t even there.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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