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Trump Greets Macron, G7 Ties Test Iran Negotiations

6/16/2026

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Trump Greets Macron

President Donald Trump gave Brigitte Macron a firm handshake at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, his first greeting of her.
The Versailles dinner with President Emmanuel Macron will be attended by President Donald Trump after Evian-les-Bains G7 summit.
Trump will meet Qatar, UAE, Egypt, India, discuss growth, supply-chains and AI with G7 allies.
Analysts say his strained rapport with Macron could affect Iran negotiations and broader transatlantic cooperation.

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Trump Looks Exhausted

Observers said President Donald Trump looked visibly exhausted after attending a UFC event and a transatlantic flight to France.
U.S. President Donald Trump attended a dinner in Évian-les-Bains, France, after White House confirmed acceptance of President Emmanuel Macron’s invitation.
X users called him “death warmed over” and doubted his ability to serve at 80.
Critics argued the administration was portraying Trump as indefatigable despite clear signs of fatigue.

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Trump Greets Macron

President Donald Trump gave Brigitte Macron a firm handshake at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, his first greeting of her.
The Versailles dinner with President Emmanuel Macron will be attended by President Donald Trump after Evian-les-Bains G7 summit.
Trump will meet Qatar, UAE, Egypt, India, discuss growth, supply-chains and AI with G7 allies.
Analysts say his strained rapport with Macron could affect Iran negotiations and broader transatlantic cooperation.

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