by Met Middleson

June 16, 2025

President Trump will depart the G7 summit in Canada earlier than planned, according to a post on X from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The decision was made amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with Leavitt confirming Trump will leave “tonight after dinner with heads of state” to return to Washington.

The early departure closely follows an alarming Truth Social post in which Trump urged, “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.” The statement, made without context or clarification, has intensified speculation that the United States may be preparing for a broader confrontation involving Iran. So far, there has been no official indication of imminent military action, but the timing suggests the situation is being treated with urgency at the highest level.

Earlier in the day, Trump signed a new trade agreement with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a deal the White House described as a “major accomplishment.” But that diplomatic win now competes with rapidly shifting global focus. With war escalating in the Middle East, Trump’s departure from the summit underscores the volatile mix of diplomacy and crisis management shaping the week’s events.