Trump Does Not Understand What He’s Saying About the Middle East
The president’s comments at the G7 summit revealed that he doesn’t understand the war he started—or the words that come out of his own mouth.
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The Atlantic DailyTrump Does Not Understand What He’s Saying About the Middle EastThe president’s comments at the G7 summit revealed that he doesn’t understand the war he started—or the words that come out of his own mouth.By Tom NicholsMandel Ngan / AFP / GettyJune 16, 2026, 6:42 PM ET ShareSave This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Donald Trump arrived in France yesterday for this morning’s G7 summit and promptly confirmed America’s capitulation to Iran.
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