'I was trying to be funny': Trump explains viral 'I'm the boss’ G7 remark
Trump said the viral line was a joke after it drew laughter from G7 leaders and spread across social media and news outlets.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump clarified his 'I'm the boss' remark at the 52nd G7 Summit was intended as a joke, telling Axios he was "just being funny" when entering a room where leaders were seated.
- During Wednesday's working session in Evian-le-Bains, France, Trump arrived late and observed a large table meant for 30 people but seating only seven leaders, creating what he described as a "perfect podium-type set-up."
- French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to take the remark in good humor, laughing at the exchange, which quickly went viral on social media and sparked international debate over the comment's intent.
- Beyond the viral moment, the G7 summit focused on major international issues including conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, global trade challenges, and economic cooperation among leading democracies.
- The G7 consists of seven major democratic economies—the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom—that meet regularly to coordinate responses to global political and economic challenges.
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President Donald Trump is downplaying a viral moment from this week’s G7 Leaders’ Summit, saying his comment declaring “I’m the boss” was intended as a joke and not a serious statement about world leaders. Trump addressed the incident during a Friday interview with Axios reporter Marc Caputo. The exchange came after a moment at the 52nd Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, which generated headlines around the world. During a working…
Trump Explains Viral ‘I’m The Boss’ Comment At G7 Summit
President Donald Trump is downplaying a viral moment from this week’s G7 Leaders’ Summit, saying his comment declaring “I’m the boss” was intended as a joke and not a serious statement about world leaders. Trump addressed the incident during a Friday interview with Axios reporter Marc Caputo. The exchange came after a moment at the...
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