Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney terminated President Donald Trump’s question-and-answer session with reporters during the opening of this year’s G7 Summit in the Kananaskis region of Canada.
The dramatic intervention occurred as Trump was actively engaging with the press and appeared ready to continue fielding questions from assembled international media.
The newly-elected Carney assumed hosting responsibilities for the Group of Seven gathering, which brings together leaders from the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan and Germany.
This marks Carney’s first major international summit as Canada’s prime minister, placing him in the spotlight as he manages diplomatic relations with world leaders.
Trump immediately criticized the G7’s 2014 decision to remove Russia from what had previously been the G8.
The president expressed strong disapproval of the exclusion and suggested it contributed to current global conflicts.
He also directed pointed criticism toward Carney’s predecessor, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, making his displeasure with the previous Canadian leadership clear.
The president’s comments came as he addressed reporters at the summit’s opening, with cameras rolling and international media present to document the exchange.
Trump’s remarks covered multiple topics, including trade relations, international conflicts and his views on the composition of the G7 itself.
During Trump’s extended remarks, Carney interrupted the president’s flow of conversation in what observers described as an unusual diplomatic move.
“If you don’t mind, I’m just going to exercise my role, if you will, as G7 chair, since we have a few more minutes with the president and his team, and then we actually have to start the meeting to address some of these big issues,” Carney stated firmly.
The Canadian prime minister then escorted reporters from the meeting room less than eight minutes after the two leaders had begun speaking with the press.
Trump appeared willing to continue taking questions when the session ended, suggesting the termination came at Carney’s initiative rather than by mutual agreement.
Body language expert Judi James provided detailed analysis of the interaction for the Daily Mail, noting that Trump entered the meeting with high energy following his weekend military parade.
She described the president as arriving “hot” and characterized him as the “fully pumped-up, grandiose global alpha leader here.”
Her observations painted a picture of a president operating at peak confidence and assertiveness.
James observed that Carney displayed “a range of expression suppressions and fleeting emotions while Trump is in full flow.”
The expert noted stark contrasting styles between the two leaders during their public appearance, with Trump projecting dominance while Carney appeared more measured and controlled in his approach.
The body language analysis revealed underlying tensions that weren’t immediately apparent in the verbal exchanges between the two leaders.
James’s professional assessment provided insight into the non-verbal communication occurring throughout the brief but eventful press conference.
Carney opened the meeting by extending belated birthday wishes to both Trump and the U.S. Army, establishing a diplomatic tone at the outset of their public interaction.
He also acknowledged that Monday marked the 50th anniversary of the G7, highlighting the historical significance of the gathering and the importance of the alliance.
“And the G7 is nothing without U.S. leadership, and so, and your personal leadership, the leadership of the United States,” Carney stated during his opening remarks.
Trump responded by characterizing their personal relationship as positive and indicated they would discuss trade matters during their bilateral discussions.
The president’s response suggested optimism about productive negotiations, though this would soon shift as he moved into more contentious territory with his subsequent remarks.
The president then shifted his focus to criticizing the G7’s composition and past decisions.
His transition from pleasantries to pointed criticism marked a noticeable change in tone that would characterize much of the brief press conference.
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