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Barack Obama left hanging and 9 other awkward political moments

Gulf Council head Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani accidentally left U.S. President Barack Obama waiting for a handshake at the White House on Wednesday, conjuring images of nine other awkward political moments.

Moments where politicians make hilarious and cringe-worthy public appearances

Posted: May 14, 2015 3:09 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 14, 2015

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