Starmer Scoops Trump’s Papers at G7 Summit

A Quick Rescue

In a surprising move at the G7 summit in Canada, Keir Starmer swiftly gathered papers that Donald Trump had dropped. This unexpected action occurred amidst the backdrop of sensitive trade discussions between the United Kingdom and the United States.

Why the Quick Grab?

According to Starmer, the rapid retrieval was mainly intended to prevent someone else from approaching the papers and potentially facing security from the former U.S. president’s team. He explained that his actions stemmed from the strict security protocols around Trump.

“I mean, look, there weren’t many choices with the documents and picking it up, because … as you probably know there were quite strict rules about who can get close to the president.

—Keir Starmer

An analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies highlights the intricate diplomatic choreography at summits such as the G7. It shows that the interactions of this kind need extreme sensitivity. (CSIS, 2024).

The Wider Context

During discussions, Trump made an inaccurate announcement that he had finalized a deal with the EU rather than the UK. Some of his remarks were described as unclear and rambling.

Additionally, when questioned regarding concerns about Trump’s health, Starmer responded that he appeared to be in good health. He also highlighted the numerous meetings they shared during the summit.

As Starmer and Trump spoke to the press, Trump was also very complimentary towards Starmer. When asked the reason for Trump’s high opinion of him, Starmer said: “I mean, that’s really for him to answer, but I think it’s that we do have a good relationship. I think that is in the national interest.”