Trump Clarifies G7 Departure, Discusses Iran Nuclear Program

Departure from G7 Summit

• 🗣️ President Trump clarified his early departure from the G7 summit, stating it was not related to seeking a ceasefire.
• 🇫🇷 He corrected CNN's Kaitlan Collins, who cited French President Emmanuel Macron, noting Macron "doesn't get it right too often."
• ✅ Trump asserted that he completed all necessary business at the G7 and signed phase one of a deal with the European Union, as well as a deal with the UK.

Iran Nuclear Program and Military Action

• ❓ When pressed about the possibility of a US military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Trump stated there are no guarantees of success.
• 🇮🇱 He indicated that the world would find out in the next two days whether Israel would slow down or accelerate its actions regarding Iran.
• ☢️ Trump expressed hope that Iran's nuclear program would be dismantled before military intervention becomes necessary, ensuring they do not obtain a nuclear weapon.

Communication and Diplomacy

• 📞 Trump expressed a preference for being on the scene for discussions over relying on telephones, citing concerns about privacy and eavesdropping.
• 🇺🇸 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a couple of others stayed behind as representatives after Trump's departure.