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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 election last month, indicating a shift in focus from the Biden administration to other global leaders.
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Donald J. Trump, who is set to become the next President, will be going to France on Saturday to attend the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which suffered a fire five years ago. This trip will be his first international visit since winning the election last month, and it signifies the shift in focus away from the Biden administration among global leaders.
President Trump shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he will be visiting the iconic Notre Dame cathedral, describing it as an honor. He praised French President Emmanuel Macron for overseeing the restoration of Notre Dame to its former glory.
"It’s going to be a day that holds special significance for everyone," he penned.
The planned trip has been in progress for a few days, as reported by individuals familiar with the arrangements. There has been at least one phone call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron, as mentioned by one of the sources.
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 based on information provided by one of the individuals briefed on the matter.
Since winning a second term by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, who took over from President Biden on the Democratic ticket, Mr. Trump has hardly been seen outside of 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 sites, particularly those with historical significance. This trip also signifies his reemergence on the global platform.
However, this situation is also the most recent development in a historically tense relationship with European partners, especially with Mr. Macron.
The leader of France, who is experiencing unrest within the country due to strong opposition from both the far-right and far-left, praised President Trump at the beginning of his term. Macron extended an invitation to Trump to join in the Bastille Day festivities in Paris in 2017, which Trump accepted enthusiastically.
The relationship between Macron and Trump turned bad in 2018 when Macron supported the idea of a European military defense that could rival Russia, China, and the United States. Macron’s stance clashed with Trump’s nationalist views, especially as far-right populists aligned with Trump were gaining influence in France and other parts of Europe.
In August 2022, the FBI conducted a search at Mar-a-Lago looking for confidential documents. During the search, federal agents seized information related to Mr. Macron from the property.
Maggie Haberman is a seasoned political journalist covering the 2024 presidential race, local elections nationwide, and the inquiries into ex-President Donald J. Trump. Learn more about Maggie Haberman.
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