US President Donald Trump has clarified that his widely circulated “I’m the boss” remark at the G7 summit in France was just a joke, saying he was just trying to be cute and funny and was not asserting authority over other world leaders.He made the remarks during an interview with the Axios Show, days after a video captured global attention. The video shows Trump walking into a meeting of G7 leaders and declaring, “I’m the boss,” sparking laughter from those present.Asked if other leaders believed he was the boss, Trump responded: “All of them. But I was just joking. What happened was they were all sitting, and then I walked into the room, and it was kind of funny because there was a long table, but there were only seven people.” This table can seat approximately 30 people. “Explaining the context further, Trump said he found the setup interesting.“So the whole end of the table looks like almost a perfect podium-type setup, right? I see them all seated. They’re all well-known figures. Heads of state. As you know, we have a couple of other people in there.”Trump also mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi in describing the gathering.“For example, India’s Modi, a great man. Many people come. If they want, they can come and sit.”Recalling the moment, Trump said: “But I walked in there, these leaders, and I just looked at them. I said, I’m the boss, you remember. You know it’s a joke. I’ve been traveling around the world with this thing. I couldn’t believe it.”He added: “I’m just trying to be cute. Funny. I’m not trying to be the boss.”Trump attended the summit along with the leaders of France, Canada, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany, while several other international leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also attended side meetings.The clarification comes after the United States and Iran digitally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a development Trump has repeatedly hailed as a major diplomatic success.
