Report: Trump Threw Tablet During Attempted Call With Canada's Prime Minister
The report says allies adjusted their messaging and even phrasing to keep talks with Trump productive after the incident.
- On Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported President Donald Trump tossed a tablet across the Resolute Desk during a February 2025 video call with French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after technical issues prevented him from speaking.
- Strained relations between the United States and European allies prompted leaders to adopt a strategy of flattery and carefully coordinated messaging to navigate discussions with the president, reflecting a crumbling relationship.
- Britain's MI6 reportedly warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer that engaging with the administration was like "The Crucible meets Wolf Hall," while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte encouraged leaders to frame defense spending as a political victory.
- The White House has maintained that the president's approach strengthened NATO by encouraging allies to invest more in defense capabilities, though officials have not officially verified the tablet incident.
- Unconventional interactions with foreign leaders have long characterized the president's diplomatic style, with aides frequently monitoring calls and offering guidance to manage his direct and often unscripted communication.
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Oval Office Outburst? Report Claims Trump Threw Tablet During Canada Call as Foreign Leaders Reportedly Adapted Their Approach
Donald Trump reportedly hurled a tablet across the Oval Office following a heated video call with international counterparts, including the Canadian leadership, with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited present, as global allies scramble to adjust their foreign policy strategy. This alleged outburst serves as a flashpoint in the reshaping of international stakeholders' Trump-NATO diplomatic relations to mitigate friction during his second …
Trump threw a tablet across the Oval Office during failed call with Canada's Prime Minister: Report
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Trump Threw Tablet Across the Room When World Leaders Call Went Awry
President Donald Trump had a humiliating outburst during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the White House in February 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The two world leaders attempted to dial in to a video call led by then–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada—but Trump became frustrated by a technical issue that prevented him from speaking. In response, he lobbed the tablet he was using over the Resolute Desk and onto…
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