Trump claims ‘big stuff is happening’ as he leaves G7 summit early to return to Washington
Trump addresses questions about early departure from G7 summit
- Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, a day early to return to Washington for a National Security Council meeting due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
- Trump told reporters that "big stuff" is happening and he "has to be back as soon as I can," thanking Canada for hosting the summit.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cited the situation in the Middle East as the official reason for Trump's early departure.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron both stated they understood and agreed with Trump's decision to leave the summit early.
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