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Trump Leaves G7 Early as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
Above: (L-R) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Trump's decisive action to leave the G7 early shows strong leadership in addressing this critical Middle East crisis. His clear warning to Tehran demonstrates America's unwavering commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while supporting Israel's right to defend itself. The president's diplomatic efforts prove that he's exhausting peaceful options before considering military action.
Democratic narrative
Trump's abandonment of multilateral diplomacy at the G7 and inflammatory rhetoric toward Iran risks dragging America into another endless Middle East war. His refusal to sign de-escalation statements while issuing evacuation warnings to Tehran shows dangerous brinkmanship that could destabilize the entire region. Progressive lawmakers are right to introduce legislation preventing unauthorized military involvement in this conflict.