Trump at G7: Removing Russia from G8 Was a 'Big Mistake'

G7 Summit and Russia's Exclusion

• 🇺🇸 President Trump stated that removing Russia from the G8, which then became the G7, was a "big mistake."
• 🗣️ He believes that if Russia had remained in the group, the current war might have been avoided.
• 🤝 Trump suggested that having adversaries at the table, like Russia, can make discussions more productive.

Trump's Perspective on Putin and Diplomacy

• 📞 Trump asserted that "Putin speaks to me, doesn’t speak to anybody else."
• 😤 He indicated that Putin was very insulted when he was removed from the G8, leading to a breakdown in communication.
• 🌍 Trump implied that if he were president four years prior, the current conflict would not have occurred.

Trade and International Relations

• 🇨🇦 Discussions at the G7 summit were expected to focus heavily on trade, particularly with Canada.
• ⚖️ Trump expressed his preference for a tariff-based trade concept, contrasting it with what he described as a more complex idea from Prime Minister Trudeau.
• 🇨🇳 Trump was open to the idea of China joining the G7, noting its status as the world's second-largest economy.

Immigration and Sanctuary Cities

• 🚨 Trump called for ICE to focus on sanctuary cities, arguing they are where most of the influx of undocumented immigrants are concentrated.
• 🗳️ He criticized the policy of allowing large numbers of people into the country, suggesting they are being used by Democrats to gain votes.
• 🏙️ Specific cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles were highlighted as examples of cities struggling with crime and immigration issues.