Overview
- During remarks in Sharm el Sheikh, President Trump searched for Canada in the crowd and thanked "Mr. President" after spotting Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- After the speech, Carney shook Trump's hand and quipped, "I'm glad you upgraded me to president," in comments caught on a hot mic.
- Trump laughed and apologized, adding that at least he had not called him "Governor," according to video from the event.
- The exchange occurred at the Summit for Peace, which featured a signing ceremony for a Gaza peace plan and recognition of countries supporting the ceasefire.
- The moment followed an Oval Office meeting last week where Carney endorsed Trump's Gaza efforts and Trump called Carney a "world-class leader."