Observations from inside the Oval Office
Reporters covering the prime minister’s visit to Washington joined White House reporters in the Oval Office for the public part of the meeting.
The packed room became very hot and sweaty as a few dozen journalists crowded around the couches hoping to get a question to the leaders. There appeared to be an ease between the two as they exchanged compliments and jokes.
One thing cameras may not have picked up on is the body language of the other guests.
The Canadian cabinet ministers sitting to Carney’s right sat up straight and leaned forward, trying to maintain a poker face. The American delegation appeared more relaxed, with Vice-President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick laughing at Trump’s jokes.
Carney was equally animated — seen raising an eyebrow and winking at times, particularly when Trump made unconventional statements. When Trump called a Democratic lawmaker a low-IQ individual, Carney looked at reporters and raised an eyebrow.
This also happened during Carney’s first visit, turning into viral memes on social media.
