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Donald J. Trump will be visiting Paris to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. This will be his first trip abroad since the recent election, indicating a shift in focus from the Biden administration to global leaders.
Written by Maggie Haberman
Experienced political journalist
President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to visit France this Saturday to attend the reopening of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was damaged by a fire five years ago. This trip will mark his first visit abroad since the election last month and is seen as a sign of global leaders moving on from the Biden presidency.
Donald Trump shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he will be visiting the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in France. He thanked President Emmanuel Macron for overseeing the restoration of the cathedral, which he described as magnificent and historic. Trump expressed his admiration for the work done to bring Notre Dame back to its former glory.
He expressed excitement for the upcoming day, emphasizing that it would be memorable for everyone involved.
The journey has been planned for a few days, as shared by individuals who were informed about the preparations. Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron have had a phone call, as mentioned by one of the sources.
It is anticipated that President Biden will not be present at the reopening event, but Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady, is scheduled to attend, as reported by one of the individuals who received information about the event.
Since winning a second term by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced President Biden on the Democratic ticket, Mr. Trump has predominantly stayed at Mar-a-Lago, his private club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
The announcement of the trip was somewhat expected. Mr. Trump has a fondness for elaborate ceremonies and grand construction projects, particularly those with historical significance. This trip also signifies his reemergence on the global platform.
However, this event is also the most recent development in a tense relationship with European partners, especially with Mr. Macron.
The French president, dealing with unrest within the country due to opposition from both far-right and far-left groups, praised President Trump at the start of his presidency. Macron extended an invitation for Trump to join the Bastille Day festivities in Paris in 2017, and Trump accepted the invitation enthusiastically.
The relationship between Macron and Trump became strained in 2018 when Macron supported the concept of a European military defense to protect against Russia, China, and the United States. This clashed with Trump’s nationalist views, especially as far-right populists in France and other parts of Europe were gaining power.
In August 2022, the FBI conducted a search at Mar-a-Lago looking for confidential documents. Some of the information seized by federal agents during the search was connected to Mr. Macron.
Maggie Haberman is a seasoned political journalist covering the 2024 presidential election, local races nationwide, and the inquiries into ex-President Donald J. Trump. Learn more about Maggie Haberman’s work.
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