Press Conference Ends on Severely Awkward Note When Castro Lifts Obama's Arm — but Watch How Obama Reacts

President Barack Obama's joint press conference with Cuban President Raul Castro ended very awkwardly after the Cuban leader grabbed Obama's arm and lifted it into the air in an effort to make some sort of a gesture.

Rather than go along with the move, Obama let his arm go limp and it dangled in the air for several seconds. Viewers immediately noticed the strange exchange and began speculating about what happened.

Watch the very uncomfortable moment below:

Read more about Obama's meeting with Castro here.

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