Donald Trump delivered a pointed rebuke to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and French President Emmanuel Macron during a summit focused on the Gaza conflict, stating he “has a couple of people I don’t like” in a visibly tense exchange captured on camera. The former U.S.President’s comments came as he touted progress in negotiations for a second phase of a Gaza peace plan, praising Egypt’s role in brokering an agreement.
The exchange,occurring at a gathering of world leaders convened to address the ongoing war in Gaza,underscores a potential fracturing of alliances as Trump seeks to reassert influence on the international stage. The summit, which saw the signing of a declaration on Gaza with leaders from egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye committing to ”pursue a vision of peace,” was overshadowed by Trump’s candid assessment of his relationships with key European leaders.This dynamic raises questions about future cooperation on critical global issues and signals a possible shift in diplomatic priorities shoudl trump return to office.Trump held up a sign reading “PAZ 2025” – Spanish for “Peace 2025” – and repeatedly gave a thumbs-up to cameras. He highlighted the declaration signed with Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, positioning them as guarantors of a future peace vision for the Middle East.
The declaration commits signatories to pursuing a peaceful resolution in the region, though specific details of the second phase of the plan remain undisclosed. Trump specifically lauded Egypt’s contribution to the ongoing negotiations.
