Hopes that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could finally have a face-to-face talk with U.S. President Donald Trump were dashed after the U.S. leader left the G7 summit early.
Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took to social media platform X to explain the president’s reasons for leaving.
“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer,” she said.
“Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State.”…