17.06.2025 13:30
President Trump's unexpected departure from the G7 summit in Canada on Monday left world leaders scrambling for answers. He abruptly left the concluding sessions, returning to Washington D.C. without addressing the press, leaving a significant information void in his wake.
Initially, French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to fill this void, suggesting Trump's departure stemmed from his involvement in potential Israel-Iran ceasefire negotiations. However, this explanation proved short-lived. Trump swiftly refuted Macron's claim on Truth Social, labeling the French president as "publicity seeking" and vehemently denying any connection between his early departure and ceasefire efforts. He emphasized the reason for his return to Washington was far more significant, a claim he elaborated on with further cryptic pronouncements.
This stark contradiction was further compounded by the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who earlier attributed Trump's departure to ongoing developments in the Middle East. This discrepancy only amplified the confusion surrounding the President's actions, leaving the remaining G7 leaders to grapple with the uncertainty. The conflicting statements created a significant diplomatic challenge, leaving many wondering about Trump's true motives.
Adding to the intrigue, while G7 leaders sought to formulate a unified response to the Israel-Iran conflict, Trump issued a separate statement on Truth Social. Addressing Iranian citizens directly, he urged an immediate evacuation of Tehran, alongside a cryptic mention of a previously proposed deal that Iran had supposedly failed to sign. The nature of this deal remained undisclosed, further fueling speculation. The subsequent G7 joint statement, while calling for de-escalation and acknowledging the Iranian crisis, avoided any direct reference to Trump’s actions or statements, highlighting the significant diplomatic rift his sudden exit caused. The statement, a carefully worded diplomatic maneuver, underscored the difficulties in achieving consensus amidst such unpredictable circumstances.
