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International News: The G7 summit in Prince Edward Island, Canada, was expected to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from global economic shifts to escalating geopolitical threats. But in the middle of these intense discussions, US President Donald Trump packed up and returned to Washington.
The reason? Mounting tensions between Iran and Israel. Sources close to Trump’s team revealed that he viewed the growing Middle Eastern crisis as a higher priority than the ongoing multilateral talks. His abrupt exit left several leaders surprised, though many acknowledged it wasn’t out of character.
This isn’t the first time Trump has left a global summit in the middle. In 2018, he left another G7 gathering early to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. His decisions often reflect a personal geopolitical calculus that doesn’t always align with allied consensus.
Analysts believe Trump’s move could send mixed signals to America's allies. While some see it as a bold prioritization of security issues, others interpret it as a weakening of U.S. commitment to collaborative diplomacy.
With the Iran-Israel situation nearing a boiling point, Trump’s urgency to return to Washington has sparked speculation about backchannel efforts or potential U.S. military strategies. Though not in official office, Trump continues to wield influence over Republican foreign policy circles.
His advisors hinted that the former President wanted to oversee emergency consultations and security briefings back home. Some suspect it’s also part of his attempt to appear as a wartime leader amid an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.
While G7 partners pushed for a joint resolution on energy stability and climate financing, Trump’s absence left a vacuum in negotiations. European leaders expressed disappointment but stopped short of criticizing the former President publicly.
Canadian officials, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of unified dialogue in moments of crisis, subtly contrasting Trump’s unilateral approach with the G7’s collaborative intent.
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