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Biden avoids a handshake with Saudi crown prince, but fist bump doesn't go over well

Scott Detrow

Updated July 15, 2022

In this photo released by the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Biden bump fists as they begin meetings in Jeddah. (AP)

This article was originally published on July 15, 2022.

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