Trump's G7 summit attendance marked by past friction with world leaders

Macron is reportedly tailoring the summit's agenda to maintain Trump's involvement, though the U.S. leader's behavior and engagement remain uncertain. Trump has previously criticized leaders like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, questioning the UK's reluctance to assist U.S. military strikes on Iran and unfavorably comparing Starmer to Winston Churchill. He has also expressed frustration with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, referring to him as 'governor' and suggesting Canada's reliance on the U.S.

During an Easter lunch, Trump reportedly mocked Macron's marriage and questioned France's reliability. While Trump had previously praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, his tune has shifted as Italy declined to support U.S. actions in the Iran war. The G7 leaders are expected to discuss the agreement aimed at ending the Iran war, Chinese trade policy, and Russia's war in Ukraine, all while navigating their relationship with a U.S. president often perceived as determined to act unilaterally.

Analysts describe the summit dynamics as akin to a family gathering with an unlikable uncle, where passive-aggression is common, but the possibility of dramatic confrontations exists.