THIS is the awkward moment Theresa May and Donald Trump HOLD HANDS before facing journalists at a landmark press conference.

The Prime Minister was guest of honour at the White House on Friday as she became the first foreign leader to visit President Trump since he took office last week.

4 President Donald Trump snatches Theresa May's hand as they walk through the White House Credit: Sky News

4 Trump taps Theresa Mays hand before they pair face questions from the press Credit: Sky News

Speaking to the world's media the leaders spoke of renewing the "very special bond" between the UK and the US after what Mrs May describes as Trump's "stunning election victory".

And symbolising this "special bond" was the moment that Trump broke protocol and held Theresa May's hand as they walked through the White House.

4 Trump and May's hands were clasped during her visit to Trumps White House Credit: i-Images Picture Agency

4 Trump then ushers Theresa May through a set of doors before they are grilled by reporters Credit: Getty Images

Trump was seen snatching for the PM's paw before ushering her through a set of doors.

Later Trump told reporters that he and Mrs May were going to have "a fantastic relationship" and vowed to help make Brexit a "fantastic thing for the United Kingdom".

"I am honoured to have Prime Minister Theresa May here fur our first official visit from a foreign leader" he told journalists.

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During a joint-press conference, the President said that the special relationship between America and the UK had "never been stronger".

"Great days lie ahead," he added.

When asked by Sun man Tom Newton Dunn about what the pair had in common, Mrs May said: "We want to put the interests of ordinary working people at centre stage.

"It’s that interest in ensuring economies and government works for ordinary people.”

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