AP Photographer Describes Warm Body Language at Trump-Putin Alaska Summit

Summit Overview

• 📸 The photographer's primary focus was documenting the body language between President Trump and Putin, and capturing details not visible on TV.
• 🇦🇽 A notable detail was the red carpet reception, with American airmen preparing it for both leaders.

Leader Interaction

• 👋 Upon meeting on the tarmac, Trump and Putin displayed very warm body language, including handshakes and conversation.
• 🗣️ Putin was observed wagging his finger at Trump, and shrugging when reporters asked tough questions.
• 🚗 Both presidents entered President Trump's Beast together after the initial tarmac interaction.

Press Conference and Departure

• ❓ The press conference concluded quickly, with an outcome that was not what was expected.
• 🎤 Reporters' questions were not taken, and the event ended relatively soon after.
• ✈️ Following the press conference, the group soon departed on Air Force One.