At a global peace summit in Egypt, which aimed to end violence between Israel and Hamas, former President Donald Trump stole the spotlight, but not for diplomatic success. In a key moment, Trump called UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the stage but after a brief handshake and a few polite words, Trump turned away without giving Starmer a chance to speak. This left Starmer standing aside quietly, creating an awkward scene that quickly went viral.
Canada's Carney: I am glad you upgraded me to President.
Trump: At least I didn't say Governor.pic.twitter.com/NWlh2s7Cp3
— Clash Report (@clashreport) October 13, 2025
Before this, Trump had shared lighter moments, including joking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and complimenting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a way that made headlines. Despite these, the uncomfortable exchange with Starmer dominated conversation online, with many accusing Trump of publicly humiliating the UK leader.
Starmer responded by posting a photo to support the peace efforts, but online critics were unconvinced. French President Emmanuel Macron also experienced a difficult encounter with Trump involving a tense handshake and pointed questions about his support for the peace agreement. Overall, the summit highlighted the challenges of balancing diplomacy with personal politics on a world stage.
