MODI — THE UNABASHED HUGGER

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP DID NOT APPEAR TO BE READY FOR MODI, AN UNABASHED HUGGER. LEADERS AND CELEBRITIES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR MODI’S EMBRACE BY NOW, BUT THEY OFTEN AREN’T

FIRST HUG

Trump, who appeared stiff and uncomfortable with the first hug, responded with a thin smile and patted Modi on the back.

SECOND HUG:

As the two gave a joint statement in the White House Rose Garden, Modi wrapped his arms around Trump’s midsection. The much shorter Modi hugged Trump, placing his head close to the President’s shoulder in video that quickly spread on social media.

THIRD HUG:

Modi offered yet a third, public embrace as he departed the White House, resting his head first near Trump’s left shoulder, then near his right. By then Trump appeared to be ready, and welcomed the parting gesture