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Updated · The Independent · Jun 17
Trump Appears Unaware During G7 Photo as Starmer Misses 1 Seat Beside Him
Updated
Updated · The Independent · Jun 17

Trump Appears Unaware During G7 Photo as Starmer Misses 1 Seat Beside Him

3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jun 17

Summary

  • Tuesday’s G7 photo call in Evian showed Donald Trump staring into the distance while other leaders faced the camera, appearing not to realize the group shot was underway.
  • One seat beside Trump was left empty because UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer missed the photo, then joined the meeting once talks began.
  • The three-day summit on Lake Geneva has also produced G7 backing for Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The awkward photo moment followed earlier footage from the same summit showing the 80-year-old Trump walking the wrong way before being redirected, reviving health concerns.

Insights

Do perfect cognitive test scores negate public moments of a leader's apparent confusion and disorientation?
Beyond official reports, what independent methods could ensure a world leader is medically fit for office?