U.S. President Donald Trump's early departure from the G7 summit in Alberta was due to urgent matters in Washington related to the escalating war between Iran and Israel. Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, emphasized that, despite the departure, he had a productive day by signing a trade pact with the UK and aiming for negotiations with Canada. However, this means he will miss important meetings, including one with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, highlighting the diplomatic challenges he faces amid global tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump is leaving the G7 summit in Alberta early because he's needed back in Washington to address what's going on in the Middle East, Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said in a social media post late Monday.
That's an apparent reference to the war between Iran and Israel, which is expanding by the day as Israel ramps up its attacks as part of a push to destroy the country's nuclear program and wipe out the senior Iranian officials who lead it.
Leavitt said Trump 'had a great day at the G7' he signed a trade pact with the United Kingdom and agreed to try and reach one with Canada within 30 days.
Trump's departure means he will miss the second day of the G7 program, including the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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