Donald Trump attended a Group of 7 summit in Geneva, Switzerland, without blowing it up, a baseline success for French President Emmanuel Macron, who hosted the event.
Trump’s Performance
Trump complained about the meeting room temperature and joked about being the boss of fellow leaders. However, he didn’t leave early and endorsed surprisingly tough language in a group statement about Russia’s war in Ukraine, vowing “unwavering support” for Kyiv.
Perhaps it was the alpine air or the lingering sense of triumph at having brokered a preliminary deal with Iran that contributed to Trump’s relatively calm demeanor. The deal received undiluted praise from his fellow leaders despite their lingering questions about implementation.
Meetings and Interactions
Trump had one-on-one meetings with various leaders, including Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Carney praised Trump’s Iran agreement, calling it a “gamechanger” that allows leaders to reassess the situation in Ukraine.
Merz presented Trump with a white soccer jersey bearing the number 47, symbolizing their unity. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a “clarifying” meeting with Trump, and the two appeared to have put aside their past differences.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
