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President Donald Trump made quite the splash at the G7 summit of world leaders, hosted in France. The splash was more from a belly flop than a swan dive.
One awkward moment came during a joint presser with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, upon whom Trump lavished praise.
After assuring that he would take Chancellor Merkel up on her invitation for a state visit to Germany, the President boasted that he had "German in his blood," to which Merkel audibly snorted.
Watch below.
Trump said:
"I'm very honored by the invitation. And it's true. And we will be there. And maybe soon. I have German in my blood."
People speculated on what spurred Merkel's laughter and other world leaders' reactions to Trump.
@laseptiemewilay She’s probably thinking about how happy Germany was without Drumpfs— Tracey P (@Tracey P) 1566918269.0
@laseptiemewilay Such a weird dynamic. So clear that G7 leaders have no respect for him, or the US right now. They… https://t.co/zQ3CmaHcGI— Heidi Scott (@Heidi Scott) 1566883382.0
@laseptiemewilay @christo4ferris She can't be bothered to hide her withering contempt for him anymore.— Eve Moran (@Eve Moran) 1566902329.0
@laseptiemewilay we are all Angela Merkel— Mary Cooper (@Mary Cooper) 1566916546.0
It wasn't long before #TrumpNotWelcome began trending in Germany.
@marceldirsus And #trumpnotwelcome is trending in the German Twitter Charts since hours! https://t.co/WgSw6evcYc— Gr@f Fencheltee 💉💦 (@Gr@f Fencheltee 💉💦) 1566847008.0
Trump, however, does have German roots. His grandfather immigrated from Germany in the 19th century. In the past, he's inaccurately stated that his father was born in Germany.
It was far from the only awkward or disturbing moment during Trump's time at the G7.
An awkward attempt to kiss Merkel also made headlines.
Saw this image of the G7 this morning and thought I was going to toss my breakfast. 🤢🤮 Why does he have to be so d… https://t.co/7knNR4KHfI— Lynda (@Lynda) 1566838568.0
He threw his support behind hosting the next G7 in Miami, at his own resort.
Trump strongly pushed the idea of holding next year's G7 summit at his Doral resort in Miami, as he used the world… https://t.co/dx0GNiMIeX— POLITICO (@POLITICO) 1566835381.0
He blamed former President Barack Obama for Russia's illegal 2014 annexation of the Crimean peninsula.
WATCH: @Yamiche asks President Trump about his calls for Russia to rejoin the G-7, what the political impact might… https://t.co/SlPFnLhW3a— PBS NewsHour (@PBS NewsHour) 1566833556.0
Yikes.