Trump opens door to in-person G7 June meeting despite pandemic

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Trump opens door to in-person G7 June meeting despite pandemic

 

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a Cabinet meeting on the administration's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak response in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 19, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he may seek to revive a face-to-face meeting of Group of Seven leaders near Washington, after earlier canceling the in-person gathering of world leaders due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

 

"I am considering rescheduling the G-7, on the same or similar date, in Washington, D.C., at the legendary Camp David," Trump said in a Twitter post. "The other members are also beginning their COMEBACK. It would be a great sign to all - normalization!"

 

In March, the Republican president canceled the physical summit scheduled for June, moving to a video conference as nations grappled with the shutdown of international travel and multiple closures to fight the outbreak.

 

The leaders' April and May discussions were also moved to teleconference.

 

But Trump, who is head of the G7 this year, said an in-person summit would be a symbol of the United States and other countries seeking to return to normal, something the president has urged should happen quickly despite concerns from public health experts.

 

French President Emmanuel Macron is open to traveling to the United States for an in-person meeting of Group of Seven leaders if the coronavirus epidemic situation allows, an Elysee official said on Wednesday.

 

"He's open, he's even willing to go there, but obviously with this caveat: only if the sanitary conditions allow," the official said, after the two leaders talked on the phone.

 

All 50 U.S. states have sought to re-open at least partially as of Wednesday, although the nation's capital and its suburbs remain largely shuttered. Camp David is an hour's drive north of Washington in Thurmont, Maryland.

 

The pandemic has afflicted the United States more than any other country, with more than 1.5 million known infections and more than 90,000 deaths.

 

(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Additional reporting by Makini Brice; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama, Andrea Ricci and David Gregorio)

 

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[sirineou]

Good It's been a tough year , Macron and Johnson need a good laugh. 

[Matzzon]

As usual Mr Trump once again believes he can tell when meeting must be online and when they can be held i person. I really love this man. He is a fenomen standing in a class of his own, the leading star of the universe and the beholder of all the fountains of knowledge. Most of all he is the chosen one to decide what the rest of the world must do and how we shall act and interact with each other. Last but not least. Never forget to chew yourself full with a handfull of malaria medication and sink the pills down with a glas of wonderful Dettol. Cheers Mr. Trump!

Okey, I know! He´s not deciding everything regarding this. Just so tired of the man, so I just got to get it out. My doctor tells me it´s dangerous to build up to much inside.

Edited May 20, 2020 by Matzzon

[Laza 45]

Who would want to be in the same room with Trump?? 

[Srikcir]

If Trump wears a mask during the entire conference period, it might be worth the G7 leaders to attend just to get a 'gotcha.'

[Eric Loh]

Call that G1 cause Trump only one in attendance. He has nothing to contribute to the other 6 leaders and they are tired of his self congratulatory indulgence. 

[Cryingdick]

6 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

If Trump wears a mask during the entire conference period, it might be worth the G7 leaders to attend just to get a 'gotcha.'

 

How about he doesn't thereby infected all of the egotistical megalomaniacs across the world and doing everybody a great favor?

[stevenl]

15 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

 

How about he doesn't thereby infected all of the egotistical megalomaniacs across the world and doing everybody a great favor?

Post of the year, a Trump supporter calling other world leaders megalomaniacs.

[Mops59]

And fly all over the world in government jets. Polluting the world. Stay put Mr Trump. Stay home all others. Online conferencing is not nowadays. Set an example for the world. 

[cycolista]

1 hour ago, Cryingdick said:

 

How about he doesn't thereby infected all of the egotistical megalomaniacs across the world and doing everybody a great favor?

So are you suggesting Trump already has Covid-19?

[Dap]

5 hours ago, Laza 45 said:

Who would want to be in the same room with Trump?? 

Putin?

[KhunBENQ]

He would be well prepared but not invited:

Edited May 21, 2020 by KhunBENQ

[Phoenix Rising]

1 hour ago, cycolista said:

So are you suggesting Trump already has Covid-19?

Of course not. He's snorting hydroxychloroquine, shooting up with Lysol and has a bigly UV light inserted into his rear cavity - the man's bullet proof!

[Matzzon]

6 hours ago, Laza 45 said:

Who would want to be in the same room with Trump?? 

At least you do not have to worry about getting Covid-19. In that room there is something much more evil and sinister you have to protect yourself from. Like permanent brain damage and hard stuff like that.

[sawadee1947]

......because he doesn't know how use a computer...... 

[Tippaporn]

Trump farts and the libs have themselves a field day.  LOL

[PaoloR]

2 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

Trump farts and the libs have themselves a field day.  LOL

How dare you! Are you suggesting that that these "libs", whoever they are, would ever mock the orange panda?

[RadicalVestor]

Perhaps someone could fly the virus near the premise, on a drone? Aersol mist perhaps?