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June 18th, 2026: Trump Shocks European Leaders At G7 & The UAE Moves Beyond Hormuz
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: G7 leaders were in for a surprise this week, as President Trump arrived in France with a more measured and cooperative tone than many allies had expected. We'll examine what may be driving the shift and why European leaders believe they made progress in bringing Trump closer to their position on Ukraine. The war with Iran may have permanently changed how Gulf nations think about energy security. We'll explain why the United Arab Emirates is spending billions of dollars on an ambitious plan to eliminate its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and…
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