In a dramatic turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly exited the G7 summit in Canada on Monday, skipping the final sessions and departing on Air Force One with no formal explanation. The sudden departure sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles and left G7 leaders scrambling for answers.
But French President Emmanuel Macron wasn’t about to let the silence linger. He quickly claimed Trump had left to work on a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Within an hour, that narrative unraveled.
Taking to Truth Social, Trump blasted Macron for being “publicity seeking,” saying his departure had “nothing to do with a Cease Fire.” Trump wrote, “Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay tuned!”
Ironically, just minutes earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had told reporters that Trump’s early exit was “due to what’s going on in the Middle East.” The contradiction left world leaders wondering what was really going on—and what Trump was planning.
🔥 From Diplomacy to Deterrence: Trump's Tehran Threat
Immediately after leaving the summit, Trump made headlines again—this time warning Iranian civilians on Truth Social to “immediately evacuate Tehran.” He then added, “Iran should have signed the deal I told them to sign,” without clarifying what deal he was referring to.
Meanwhile, the official G7 statement, watered down by U.S. pressure, called for de-escalation but avoided criticizing either side too strongly. References to a mutual ceasefire were diluted, and any language suggesting Israeli restraint was removed at Washington’s insistence.
By Tuesday, Israel upped the ante, claiming to have assassinated Ali Shadmani—allegedly Iran’s top military commander. This escalation undermined the G7’s weak calls for peace and made it clear that diplomacy was nowhere near the battlefield.
🇨🇳 China Steps In as G7 Stumbles
While the G7 floundered, China moved swiftly. Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced Beijing had already initiated direct contact with both Tehran and Jerusalem, positioning China as a possible mediator in a conflict where the West looked increasingly disoriented.
China’s calm and calculated approach only highlighted the G7’s internal disarray—and Trump’s disruptive dominance of the summit.
💼 Trump Redefines the G7 Agenda—Again
Even before his exit, Trump had already hijacked the summit’s economic narrative. He signed a major bilateral trade deal with the UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, making Britain the first G7 member to align with Trump’s new trade terms.
Japan, on the other hand, wasn’t so lucky. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed talks were ongoing, but no deal was reached.
And let’s not forget the elephant in the room—tariffs. Trump had slapped tariffs on all G7 countries earlier in his term. Though many were paused for negotiation, they loomed large over every bilateral meeting at the summit.
🧨 Trump Stirs Russia Debate
Before leaving, Trump ignited another firestorm—this time over Russia. Standing alongside Canadian PM Mark Carney, he called Russia’s 2014 ejection from the G8 a “big mistake,” and claimed Putin likely “wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine in 2022 if they hadn’t been kicked out.”
This comment didn’t go unnoticed. It raised concerns among U.S. allies, particularly those advocating for stronger sanctions against Moscow. Trump, unfazed, shrugged off those concerns.
🌐 Expanded Summit, Same Spotlight
With leaders from India, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, Ukraine, Australia, and the EU also present, the G7 summit was expected to show multilateral unity. Instead, Trump once again became the center of gravity, pulling every headline back to himself.
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Bottom Line?
Whether it’s the Middle East, global trade, or Russia, Trump is back on the world stage—and he’s not following the script. His sudden exit and cryptic messaging signal more than just a political stunt. It’s a reminder: when Trump is in the room (or leaves it), the global agenda bends around him.
