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Trump Quits G7 Summit Early, Criticizes Macron’s Ceasefire Claim

He insisted his return was driven by “much bigger” Middle East issues, not by Macron’s ceasefire assertion

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) speak to the media, at the G7 summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool
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Overview

  • Trump denied on Truth Social that his early departure was linked to ceasefire talks, branding Macron “publicity seeking”
  • Emmanuel Macron had told reporters that Trump offered to negotiate an Israel-Iran truce at the summit
  • Other G7 leaders stayed in Canada and publicly expressed understanding for his decision to head back to Washington
  • Since June 13, Israel and Iran have exchanged air strikes that have killed over 220 civilians in Iran and 24 in Israel
  • White House officials say the US will not join an Israeli bombing campaign despite Trump’s call for everyone to evacuate Tehran