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Donald J. Trump will be visiting Paris to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, marking his first international trip since the recent election. This visit suggests that leaders around the world are beginning to move on from the Biden administration.
Written by Maggie Haberman
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President-elect Donald J. Trump is scheduled to visit France on Saturday to attend the reopening of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was damaged by a fire five years ago. This trip marks his first international visit since the election last month and signifies the shift in global leadership away from the Biden administration.
Donald Trump shared on his social media app, Truth Social, that he will be visiting Notre Dame in France. He expressed gratitude to President Emmanuel Macron for overseeing the restoration of the historic building to its former glory. Trump described the building as magnificent and historic.
"It’s going to be a memorable day for everyone!" he penned.
According to individuals familiar with the situation, the trip has been planned for several days. It has been reported that Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron have had a phone conversation at least once.
It is anticipated that President Biden will not be present at the reopening event, however, Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady, is expected to attend, as reported by one of the individuals who received information about it.
Since winning a second term by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, who took over President Biden on the Democratic ticket, Mr. Trump has mostly stayed at Mar-a-Lago, his private club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
The announcement of the trip was not unexpected. President Trump has a fondness for elaborate ceremonies and construction sites, especially those with historical significance. This trip also signifies his reemergence onto the global platform.
However, this incident is also the most recent development in a complicated relationship with European allies, especially with Mr. Macron.
The President of France, who is dealing with unrest within the country due to opposition from the far-right and far-left, praised President Trump at the beginning of his presidency. Macron extended an invitation to Trump to join in France’s Bastille Day festivities in 2017, which Trump accepted enthusiastically.
The relationship between Mr. Macron and Mr. Trump turned bad in 2018 when Mr. Macron supported the concept of a European military defense that could stand up to Russia, China, and the United States. This clashed with Mr. Trump’s nationalist beliefs, especially as far-right populists who supported Trump were gaining power in France and other parts of Europe.
In August 2022, the FBI conducted a search at Mar-a-Lago looking for classified documents. During the search, federal agents seized information connected to Mr. Macron from the property.
Maggie Haberman is an experienced journalist covering the 2024 presidential campaign, local elections, and the ongoing investigations involving former President Donald J. Trump. Visit her profile for more information on Maggie Haberman.
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