US President Donald Trump, the ‘king of power handshakes,’ was caught unaware when Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa outdid him with an alpha male handshake.

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Arriving at the White House on Wednesday, Marcelo de Sousa emerged from his car and approached Trump in a rather decisive manner.

The video captures the moment when the Portuguese president abruptly outstretched his arm and grabbed Trump’s hand, knocking him off balance.

Lasting for just a few seconds, the unexpected ‘power-shake’ created an awkward moment for President Trump, whose battle to establish dominance through firm handshakes was lost on this occasion.

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