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Trump to depart G7 early and return to US "because of what’s going on in the Middle East"
From CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
President Donald Trump is expected to depart the G7 early and return to Washington tonight.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cited “what’s going on in the Middle East” as the reason for Trump cutting short his attendance at the summit in Canada.
“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,” Leavitt wrote on X.
Trump had been scheduled to depart Canada on Tuesday after a news conference. Soon before the White House announced his early departure, Trump posted on Truth Social that “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates.