Hot mics capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics at G7 summit
Summary
At the G7 summit in France, world leaders discussed serious issues like war and trade, but microphones also caught them chatting about lighter topics such as smoking habits, sports, and the weather. President Donald Trump made a brief, unclear reference to Greenland, a topic that has caused tension before, and leaders exchanged gifts including bicycles and soccer jerseys.Key Facts
- The G7 summit took place in Évian-les-Bains, France, with leaders of the world’s richest democracies.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni revealed she quit smoking as of May 1st, receiving congratulations from other leaders.
- Soccer was a popular topic, especially with the World Cup happening in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
- President Trump mentioned Greenland in a brief hot-mic moment, a subject that has caused controversy previously.
- French President Emmanuel Macron left his watch behind during lunch, which became a lighthearted moment with Trump.
- Leaders exchanged gifts: Macron gave personalized bicycles, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave Trump a German soccer jersey with his name and the number 47.
- Trump spoke positively about Dana White, CEO of UFC, after attending a UFC event at the White House on his 80th birthday.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer commented on Cape Verde’s surprise draw against Spain in the World Cup.
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