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Make America Cringe Again: A Year of Cringeworthy Moments From President Trump (Photos)

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Hail to the Chief!

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Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast

As President Trump’s first calendar year in office comes to a close, a look back at some of his most facepalm-worthy moments, some innocently naive, a few truly unfortunate, and a couple downright embarrassing, all in chronological order.

And for added measure, a roundup of some of his most memorable handshakes... or hand-holding attempts:

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The Reel-In: Feb. 2, 2017

The Never-Ending Handshake, Part 1: Feb. 10, 2017

The No-Go: May 17, 2017

The Hand Swat Seen ’Round the World: May 23, 2017

The Never-Ending Handshake, Part Deux: July 14, 2017