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A frontal attack. Donald Trump responded vehemently to the statements of French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of always being off track. “Whether he does it on purpose or not, Emmanuel is always wrong,” Trump said in a post on social media, as his plane, Air Force One, took off from Calgary, Canada, after the G7.
Macron's statements and Trump's response
Macron had suggested that Trump was leaving the summit to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, saying, “There is an offer to meet and exchange.” But Trump quickly denied this, calling Macron’s words incorrect. “President Macron said I am leaving to work on a ‘ceasefire.’ Wrong! He has no idea why I am returning to Washington, but it has nothing to do with a ceasefire. It is much bigger than that,” Trump wrote.
The G7 context and global tensions
The Middle East issue was at the center of discussions, while Trump decided to leave the summit a day early. The White House spokeswoman cited “what is happening in the Middle East” as the reason for the early return. Before leaving, Trump issued a warning: “Everyone should evacuate Tehran immediately!” A statement that is shocking, considering the current tensions in the region.
An alliance in crisis?
Trump's attack on Macron is a blow to the European Union's efforts to engage with the American president. Macron, over the years, had positioned himself as a privileged interlocutor for Trump, but now it seems that things have changed. The rift between the two political figures is evident and raises questions about the future dynamics between the United States and Europe.
Trump-Macron Relations Over Time
Trump has previously praised Macron's intelligence, but not without reservations. During the U.S. election, he commented that the French president "will take the shirt off your back if you don't know what you're doing." It was a statement that highlighted the complexity of their relationship, now in crisis after this heated controversy.
Tensions in Europe too
The situation is further complicated by the British police investigation into a fire in an electrical substation that has paralyzed Europe's busiest airport. While Trump attacks, the situation in Europe is tense and international reactions are becoming more pressing.
An uncertain future
With the world watching, tensions between Trump and Macron could have significant repercussions. The hunt for geopolitical stability is stronger than ever, and Trump's words could be just the beginning of a series of events that will redefine international relations. And who knows what the next developments will be.