Trump leaving G7 summit early to deal with Middle East crisis, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump has made the decision to leave the G7 summit in Alberta early in order to address the escalating situation in the Middle East. This announcement was made by White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, in a social media post late Monday evening. Trump himself confirmed his early departure during the family photo session with the G7 leaders, stating that he had to return to Washington urgently due to the developments in the region.

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has been intensifying, with Israel launching attacks in an effort to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and eliminate key Iranian officials. Trump’s departure from the summit comes at a critical time as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East.

Despite leaving early, Trump was able to accomplish some key objectives at the G7 summit. He signed a trade agreement with the United Kingdom and committed to working towards a similar deal with Canada within the next month. Trump expressed his satisfaction with the progress made at the summit, stating that he had a productive and positive experience with the world leaders in attendance.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed understanding for Trump’s early departure, acknowledging the importance of his return to address pressing issues in the Middle East. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that Canada was informed of Trump’s schedule change through official channels prior to the public announcement.

Trump’s departure means that he will miss the second day of the G7 program, including scheduled meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Despite his early exit, Trump had already engaged in bilateral discussions with various world leaders, including Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz.

This is not the first time Trump has left a G7 summit early for international matters. In 2018, he departed early from the summit hosted by Canada to attend a historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore.

As Trump heads back to Washington to address the escalating situation in the Middle East, world leaders at the G7 summit will continue their discussions on critical economic and security issues facing the global community. The impact of Trump’s early departure will be closely watched as the international community navigates the complex geopolitical landscape.