Executive Branch

Trump Leaves G7 Summit Early to Focus on Middle East, White House Says

The president’s decision comes after he called for the immediate evacuation of Tehran as Iran and Israel continue to exchange airstrikes.
Trump Leaves G7 Summit Early to Focus on Middle East, White House Says
President Donald Trump arrives at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, on June 16, 2025. Michael Kappeler/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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CALGARY, Canada—President Donald Trump left the G7 summit on June 16 earlier than planned, opting to be in Washington to focus on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on social media platform X.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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