Egypt Became the World’s Focus — Trump Stole the Show
Leaders met in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday to discuss peace between Israel and Hamas, but it was Donald Trump who dominated headlines.
At what was meant to be a serious diplomatic summit, Trump brought unexpected humor and awkward moments. He kicked things off by mistakenly calling Canadian PM Mark Carney “president,” prompting Carney to joke back. Trump laughed it off: “At least I didn’t say governor.”
He then turned to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, saying, “She’s a beautiful young woman,” and added, “If you say that in the U.S., your political career is over — but I’ll take my chances.”
The mood shifted when UK PM Keir Starmer tried to align with Trump’s Gaza peace deal. Trump, arriving late from Israel, barely acknowledged Starmer, calling him up only to quickly dismiss him without offering a chance to speak. The snub went viral, with social media calling it humiliating.
Starmer later posted a handshake photo thanking Trump — but critics weren’t convinced, and U.S. officials downplayed the UK’s role.
Even French President Emmanuel Macron had a tense exchange. During a handshake, Trump asked, “Are you being genuine?” then added, “I want to know why you hurt me.” Macron, clearly uncomfortable, gave no answer.
What was meant to be a historic peace summit turned into a global stage for Trump’s off-script moments, awkward diplomacy, and viral spectacle.