Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders’ chats between weighty topics
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — The Leaders of the world’s richest democracies We’re talking about how to deal with some of the world’s biggest problems this week but hot mics G7 summit It turned out that the conversations also included lighter fare. Sport. Cigarettes. Weather. What about something about Greenland?
As world leaders filed into conference rooms at a lakeside resort, microphones set up for their weighty discussions about war and trade often sparked impromptu banter.
Meloni quit smoking
Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni’ On Tuesday, Trump’s smoking habits became the subject of a hot mic moment. German Chancellor asked Friedrich Merz Meloni explained that he had not smoked “since the beginning of May” if he had already smoked that morning.
His opposition to tobacco led to enthusiastic congratulations from the leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and the European Union. Meloni raised his hands in celebration. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney I had a question for him.
“Do you have a patch?” Carney asked, holding his own arm.
In sports talk, ‘Allez les blues!’ It is located.
with world cup Football, which continues in the United States, Mexico and Canada, naturally became the rest of the discussions.
French President as leaders gather for lunch Emmanuel Macron and others also expressed their support. Someone shouted “Allez les bleus”, the French team’s chant. Another leader is heard talking about Paris-Saint Germain’s recent Champions League victory.
US President Donald Trump attracted attention UFC cage match event It was hosted at the White House on Sunday. Sitting ringside on his 80th birthday, Trump spoke passionately Veal WhiteCEO of UFC.
At another point in the day, the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer enthusiastic about Cape Verde’s surprise 0-0 draw Against World Cup champion Spain. “I must say it’s quite remarkable,” he said.
Trump made a mysterious Greenland reference
In a moment of intrigue, Trump was caught on microphone talking to the President of the European Council Antonio Costa.
“Understand?” Trump said before pausing and looking directly at Costa. “Greenland.” The beginning and end of the conversation were unclear.
European politicians are furious Trump’s threats to buy GreenlandSemi-autonomous region of Denmark.
Macron literally loses track of time
Later, Trump added some civility after Macron appeared to have left his watch behind as he left the group’s working lunch. Carney drew attention by saying, “He left his watch here. We have the watch.”
“When you’re gone, give it to me, give it to me,” Trump said, prompting laughter from the group.
Trump bought a jersey and a bike for his birthday
The day brought with it several examples of gift-giving diplomacy.
According to a statement made on social media by David Lappartient, president of the Union Cycliste Internationale, Macron gave personalized bicycles to all seven of his counterparts for the promotion of the World Cycling Championship, planned to be held in the French Alps next year.
There was no hot mic moment to capture the reaction from Trump, who is not known to ride a bike and joked about getting minimal exercise beyond his regular golf outings.
Merz, who recently argued with Trump over the war in Iran, presented Trump with a German national football jersey bearing Trump’s name and the number 47. Trump held up the jersey and smiled for a photo before setting it aside.
Merz posted a photo of the exchange on social media with the following message: “We are on the same team after all.”
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Binkley reported from Washington. AP writer Sam McNeil contributed to this report from Brussels.
