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Donald J. Trump is set to visit Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, marking his first international trip since the recent election. This event suggests that world leaders are moving forward from the Biden administration.
Written by Maggie Haberman
Experienced journalist covering
President-elect Donald J. Trump is scheduled 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 be his first international visit since winning the election last month, and it demonstrates how world leaders are moving on from the presidency of Joe Biden.
On Truth Social, Mr. Trump shared that he was excited to visit the iconic Notre Dame building, giving credit to President Macron for overseeing its restoration to its former glory.
"It will be a day that everyone will remember!" he penned.
The plans for the trip have been in progress for a few days, as per individuals who were informed about the preparation. There has been a phone call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron, as reported by one of the sources.
It is anticipated that President Biden will not be present at the reopening, but Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady, is expected to attend, as stated by someone who has been informed about the event.
Since winning a second term by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, who had replaced 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. Mr. Trump has a fondness for ceremonies and impressive construction sites, particularly those with historical significance. This trip also signifies his reemergence onto the global platform.
However, this is also the most recent development in a strained relationship with European partners, especially with President Macron.
The President of France, who is dealing with unrest within his own country due to opposition from both the far-right and far-left, praised President Trump at the beginning of his presidency. Macron extended an invitation for Trump to join in France’s Bastille Day festivities in 2017, and Trump accepted with enthusiasm.
The relationship turned bad in 2018 when Macron supported the concept of a European military defense that could rival Russia, China, and the United States. This clashed with Trump’s nationalist views, especially as far-right populists aligned with Trump were gaining power in France and across Europe.
In August 2022, the F.B.I. conducted a search at Mar-a-Lago to look for confidential documents. During the search, federal agents seized information that was connected to Mr. Macron.
Maggie Haberman is an experienced journalist who covers the 2024 presidential campaign, various local elections, and ongoing investigations involving former President Donald J. Trump. You can learn more about Maggie Haberman by visiting her profile.
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