Hot mics capture G7 leaders discussing sports, smoking, and Greenland
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- World leaders at the G7 summit engaged in lighthearted conversations captured by hot microphones.
- Topics ranged from personal habits like quitting smoking to lighter subjects like sports and Greenland.
- US President Donald Trump generated laughs with remarks about being 'the boss' and a playful exchange about a forgotten watch.
Away from the serious discussions on global challenges, leaders at the G7 summit were caught on hot microphones discussing more personal and lighter topics. The off-the-cuff banter included conversations about giving up smoking, sports, and even Greenland.
I'm the boss
US President Donald Trump provided moments of levity. Upon entering a meeting, he declared, "I'm the boss," drawing laughter from his counterparts. Later, when French President Emmanuel Macron left his watch behind, Trump playfully offered to take it, eliciting further amusement from the group.
He's [Macron] left his watch here. We've got his watch.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared that she had quit smoking on May 1st, receiving enthusiastic congratulations from other leaders. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney even inquired if she was using a patch.
Give me it. If he left, gimme
With the World Cup underway, soccer also became a topic of discussion. As leaders gathered for lunch, French President Emmanuel Macron and others weighed in on the tournament.
I haven't smoked since the first of May
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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