Trump Is Ditching the G7 Summit a Day Early

The White House cited escalating violence in the Middle East as the reason for Trump’s early departure.

President Donald Trump walks during the official welcome of the G7 Summit
Mark Schiefelbein/AP

CALGARY, Alberta — President Donald Trump is leaving the G7 Summit early, press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Monday night.

“I have to be back,” the president said in response to shouted questions in Kananaskis on Monday evening. “You probably see what I see and I have to be back as soon as I can.”

The White House cited escalating violence in the Middle East as the reason for Trump’s early departure.