The American media is going batshit crazy over Trump’s attempt to steal the spotlight in the just finished G-7 meeting in Canada…..
But outside that?
A lot of other people around the world have a view of the German Chancellor talking down to the American President, Donald Trump….
The Group of Seven summit was declared a success — at what, precisely, depends on perspective. Consider the case of a few photos.
The leaders gathered Saturday, after huddling late into the night, to hash out a statement they could all agree to, even U.S. President Donald Trump. It’s that session that produced the scenic town’s iconic image or, to be more precise, images.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s office released a picture that showed her leaning over a table to confront a pouting Trump, with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Theresa May beside her.
The photo went viral, but there were others in the photographic arms race. One White House’s version showed Trump with his arms crossed, smiling as everyone gathered around him. Macron’s photo focused on him, with Trump barely visible. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s take was released with a wider frame, making sure the host, absent from most other images, was also visible — standing next to Trump, no less.
The G-7’s power it seems, lies in the angle of beholder…..
Note…
The other members of the meeting seem to have an agreement…
And Trump waited until he left the meeting to throw down at Justin Trudeau of Canada…
Trump seems intent to NOT sign on to any international agreement with his allies, but is begging to do so with America’s adversaries…
Go figure?
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“He believes he’s in a position of strength no matter where or when he is,” says a former Trump Organization executive. “You have to understand that. If you knock Donald on his ass, he will tell you the best position to be in is on your ass.”
image…news.sky.com
Former PM of Belgium Captions G7 Photo: “Just tell us what Vladimir has on you. Maybe we can help.”
Daily Kos…