There are, in effect, two different G7 summits under way—one that’s happening in President Trump’s mind, and another that is actually happening on the ground; there’s the summit Trump is trying to will into existence, and the summit unfolding in real time.

There are, in effect, two different G7 summits under way—one that’s happening in President Trump’s mind, and another that is actually happening on the ground; there’s the summit Trump is trying to will into existence, and the summit unfolding in real time. https://t.co/fCTudEbR57

— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) August 26, 2019