At the recent G7 summit, a seemingly innocuous exchange between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron has sparked a flurry of speculation and social media commentary.
The incident in question involved Meloni rolling her eyes at Macron during a roundtable discussion, an action that was captured on camera and quickly disseminated across various social media platforms.
According to Fox News, the G7 summit, which took place in a secluded ski town in Alberta, Canada, saw leaders from the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Union, and the United Kingdom gather to discuss pressing global economic issues. As the camera panned across the room, Macron was seen whispering something into Meloni's ear, prompting the Italian Prime Minister to roll her eyes dramatically.
The content of Macron's whisper remains unknown, and Meloni's subsequent eye roll has left many speculating about the nature of their conversation. Social media users have been quick to share their interpretations of the incident, with one user praising Meloni for her apparent disdain for the "globalist elite." Sky News host Rita Panahi referred to Meloni's eye roll as the "eye roll of the century," noting that the Italian Prime Minister has previously criticized Macron in her speeches.
Despite attempts by Fox News Digital to obtain comments from the offices of both Meloni and Macron, no responses have been received. This is not the first time Meloni has been caught on camera expressing her exasperation.
In 2024, she was seen checking an imaginary watch and rolling her eyes at other world leaders when then-President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg were late for a NATO meeting.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump made an unexpected departure from the G7 summit amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Trump took to Truth Social to refute Macron's claim that he left the summit to negotiate a ceasefire between the two nations. Trump insisted that his departure had nothing to do with a ceasefire and that Macron was mistaken in his assumptions.
Trump's abrupt exit from the G7 summit coincided with an intensification of the conflict between Israel and Iran. During a ceremonial photo-op with other world leaders at the summit, Trump stated his need to return to Washington D.C., hinting at the escalating situation in the Middle East. He later posted a warning on Truth Social, urging residents of Tehran to evacuate immediately due to the threat of nuclear weapons.
The G7 summit was also marked by another viral moment involving Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. During a bilateral meeting, Carney interrupted media questions directed at Trump. The U.S. President had been addressing a range of topics, including the recent Israeli strikes on Iran, Russia's former membership in the G7, and his plans for increased immigration raids in sanctuary cities.
Trump used the opportunity to criticize his predecessor, Joe Biden, for allowing a large influx of immigrants into the U.S., many of whom he claimed were criminals. Carney intervened to cut off further questions after receiving a nod of approval from Trump. He justified his intervention by stating the need to begin the meeting and address pressing issues.
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