Trump addresses questions about early departure from G7 summit

WorldPolitics
17 Jun 2025 • 11:10 PM MYT
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  • Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, a day early to return to Washington for a National Security Council meeting due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
  • Trump told reporters that "big stuff" is happening and he "has to be back as soon as I can," thanking Canada for hosting the summit.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cited the situation in the Middle East as the official reason for Trump's early departure.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron both stated they understood and agreed with Trump's decision to leave the summit early.
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