Moment 2 – Saluting a North Korean General
During a 2018 Singapore summit, Trump returned a salute from a North Korean general, breaking U.S. military protocol. Critics saw it as legitimizing a dictatorial regime, drawing bipartisan condemnation.
The gesture fueled debates on diplomacy versus deference. It highlighted his unconventional approach to foreign leaders, often prioritizing personal rapport. The image became iconic of his unpredictable international style.
