# June 18th, 2026: Trump Shocks European Leaders At G7 & The UAE Moves Beyond Hormuz

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Published: 2026-06-18T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 what that could mean for the future of global energy markets. Plus, an update on the crisis in Haiti, where a newly formed security force is taking the fight directly to the powerful gangs that have terrorized much of the country. And in today's Back of the Brief—a bizarre incident in the English Channel after reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht, prompting an investigation by U.K. authorities. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief AmmoSquared: Secure your supply and take control of your preparedness at https://AmmoSquared.com Lifepro Fitness: Discover how to beat puffiness with the Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate—and use code PDB at https://lifeprofitness.com for $20 off plus free shipping! QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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