US President Donald Trump became the center of attention during the G7 summit after his reaction to a birthday gift from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked buzz on social media.
The moment unfolded Tuesday ahead of a working session at the summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where Merz presented Trump with a Germany national soccer team jersey customized with the words "TRUMP 47" on the back.
Trump, who turned 80 on Sunday during the summit, was approached by Merz while cameras were rolling before the leaders’ meeting began.
Video from the exchange showed Trump briefly shaking the German leader’s hand before appearing to turn away. Merz then seemed to re-engage him by saying, "So, this is yours," while handing over the gift.
Trump later called Merz back to pose for photographs as he held the jersey for cameras. After a brief silence during the photo opportunity, Trump responded, "That’s great," before folding the shirt beside him.
The exchange went viral after clips spread across social media platforms, with many users debating Trump’s body language and reaction.
