- Trump says Emmanuel Macron wrongly claimed he left G7 early for ceasefire talks.
- Trump says departure “has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that.”
- Calls Macron “publicity seeking” and accuses him of getting it “wrong” again.
- Denies any outreach to Iran for peace talks, slams reports as “fake news.”
- Macron had suggested Trump told G7 leaders ceasefire efforts were underway.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to refute claims by French President Emmanuel Macron that he had left the G7 summit early to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
“Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong!” Trump wrote in a post. “He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that.”
Trump’s comments came after Macron reportedly informed other G7 leaders that the U.S. president had told him of ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran — a claim Trump forcefully denied.
In a second Truth Social post later Monday, Trump further emphasized that he has made no contact with Iran regarding peace talks: “I have not reached out to Iran for ‘Peace Talks’ in any way, shape, or form. This is just more HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS!”
He added, “If they want to talk, they know how to reach me. They should have taken the deal that was on the table – Would have saved a lot of lives!!!”
While Macron did not issue a direct response to Trump’s denial, the French president had earlier told reporters that discussions were underway to prevent further escalation between Israel and Iran — a conflict that has drawn growing international concern in recent weeks.
Context and Outlook
The G7 summit, held in Canada, was overshadowed by global instability, with growing fears that Israeli airstrikes and Iranian countermeasures could ignite a broader Middle East conflict. Macron’s comments appeared aimed at portraying behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts — something Trump now sharply distances himself from.
Trump’s rhetoric indicates a hardline stance on Iran, consistent with his previous positions. The former president has frequently emphasized American strength and leverage in international negotiations, insisting adversaries approach the U.S. “on his terms.”
What Trump meant by “something much bigger” than a ceasefire remains unclear, prompting speculation about possible domestic or geopolitical announcements from the White House.
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