US EditionTrump shares Macron message offering G7 summit, questioning Greenland tactics
Macron proposed a G7 summit in Paris including Russia and others to discuss Greenland and broader geopolitical issues during Davos week, amid Trump's tariff threats and demands.
- On Jan 20, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump posted screenshots on Truth Social showing messages he said came from French President Emmanuel Macron proposing a post-Davos G7 meeting inviting "the Ukrainians, the Danish, the Syrians and the Russians" to participate on the margins.
- Tensions over Greenland and the Gaza initiative prompted strained relations after French President Emmanuel Macron declined Trump’s invitation to join a proposed `Board of Peace` for Gaza amid criticism of Greenland.
- Neither the White House nor Macron’s office responded when asked, sources close to Macron confirmed the messages’ authenticity, and the screenshot did not include any of Trump’s replies.
- EU leaders are set to meet in Brussels on Thursday evening after Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wines, heightening tensions at Davos.
- Macron’s suggestion to include Russia frames an unusual diplomatic shift, while Trump’s sharing of AI-generated images added a striking visual to the Greenland sovereignty debate.
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Read what France's Macron and the head of NATO are saying to Trump behind the scenes
President Donald Trump has shared private messages from world leaders about Greenland, revealing softer tones behind public criticism.
Trump Makes Macron’s Message Public as Greenland Row Grows
French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed hosting high-level talks in Paris this week as tensions rise between the United States and Europe over Greenland, trade tariffs, and Arctic security. According to Macron’s entourage, he sent a private message to U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting a G7-format meeting in Paris on Thursday, with Russia and several other actors potentially invited on the sidelines. Trump later confirmed receiving the…
France's President Macron has proposed an extended G7 meeting with the participation of Russia and Denmark, as indicated by a private text message published by Trump.
The Davos Economic Forum today offers Emmanuel Macron a platform on the eve of Donald Trump's arrival. The president, who threatens Europeans in Greenland, has published a message that the French leader sent him. - Davos: a speech by Emmanuel Macron scrutinized, in full arms with Trump (International).
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