Trump, Macron, Meloni: The 5 Biggest Viral Moments From NATO Summit 2026 | Firstpost America

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The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara was dominated by discussions on defence spending, Ukraine and global security, but it was a series of unscripted moments that stole the spotlight online. French President Emmanuel Macron's awkward greeting with Türkiye's First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's apparent snub of US President Donald Trump, and Trump's 'Islamic Republic of Japan' verbal slip quickly went viral. Another widely shared clip showed President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan guiding Trump into position for photographers, while Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's trademark white sneakers also drew attention. The moments generated memes, debates and millions of views across social media. Cary Johnston brings you the details on Firstpost America.

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 – Introduction

0:27 – Meloni Appears To Snub Trump At NATO Photo

1:18 – Trump's "Islamic Republic Of Japan" Gaffe Goes Viral

2:18 – Erdoğan Guides Trump During Ankara Arrival

2:48 – Macron's Awkward Greeting With Emine Erdoğan Sparks Debate

3:32 – Edi Rama's White Sneakers Steal The Spotlight

4:24 – Human Moments Overshadow NATO Summit