Trump Denies Macron’s Claim on G7 Exit and Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly denied French President Emmanuel Macron’s assertion that his early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada was linked to mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a late-night post on Truth Social dated June 16, Trump dismissed Macron’s statement as “wrong,” adding that the French leader “has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington.”
Trump’s post, published at 10:15 PM, labelled Macron as a “publicity seeking” politician and accused him of misrepresenting U.S. actions during a critical phase of the ongoing Middle East crisis. While Macron and other G7 leaders have advocated for immediate de-escalation between Iran and Israel, Trump firmly stated that his return to Washington “certainly has nothing to do with a ceasefire.”
He described the reason for his departure as “much bigger than that,” without offering further details, and suggested that Macron “always gets it wrong,” whether intentionally or not. The sharp tone signals a renewed personal rivalry between the two leaders, which previously played out during earlier summits on climate, NATO, and defense spending.
The denial comes amid heightened global tensions, following Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure and Tehran’s missile retaliation. Trump, who had earlier urged U.S. evacuation from Tehran and instructed the National Security Council to remain on alert, continues to project a hardline stance on the conflict. His actions diverge from the multilateralist approach favored by European leaders at the G7 summit.
As speculation grows over the next phase of U.S. policy, Trump’s cryptic claim of handling something “much bigger” than a ceasefire has prompted concern among allies and commentators. While he has not ruled out U.S. involvement in facilitating peace, his rhetoric indicates a willingness to escalate or leverage the situation for broader strategic aims.
The White House and NSC have not released an official statement clarifying Trump’s post, while Macron’s office has declined to comment further. Trump is expected to hold a national security briefing upon his arrival in Washington.
