Inside Trump’s decision to leave G7 early: The Iran-Israel conflict and a distaste for group projects
CNN3 days
Report: Trump's Early G7 Departure Due to Tensions With Macron
Above: French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (2R) look on as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (2L) greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada. Image copyright: Teresa Suarez/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
Trump's early G7 exit, driven by disdain for Zelenskyy and Macron, shatters diplomatic norms. His sympathy for dictators like Putin and dismissal of allies as weak exposes his "America First" ethos as one that rejects mutual obligation. Envying despotic power, he has undermined the rule of law, aiming to dissolve the West's unity and hollow out democracy, normalizing tyranny.
Pro-Trump narrative
Trump's early G7 exit wasn't a diplomatic slight but a pragmatic move to address the Israel-Iran crisis. His blunt correction of Macron's overreach shows strength, not disdain for norms. Meanwhile, his personal rapport with leaders like Starmer fosters better trade deals, proving that likability trumps petty posturing. It's Macron's antics, not Trump's, that disrupt unity.