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Trump will be attending the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, marking his first international trip since the recent election. This event suggests that world leaders are moving forward from the Biden presidency.
Written by Maggie Haberman
Experienced political reporter
Donald J. Trump, who was recently elected as President, will be visiting France on Saturday to attend the reopening of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral, which suffered a devastating fire five years ago. This trip marks his first international visit since winning the election last month and signifies the shift in global leadership away from the Biden presidency.
Donald Trump shared his upcoming trip to Notre Dame on his social media platform, Truth Social. He expressed gratitude towards President Macron for overseeing the restoration of the iconic building and praised it as magnificent and historic.
He expressed that it would be a significant day for everyone.
The upcoming trip has been planned for a few days, as shared by individuals familiar with the planning process. It was mentioned by one source that President Trump and President Macron have spoken over the phone at least once.
President Biden is not anticipated to be present at the reopening event, but it has been reported that Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady, will attend instead.
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 somewhat expected. Mr. Trump enjoys elaborate events and important construction projects, especially ones with historical significance. This trip also signifies his reemergence onto the global platform.
However, this incident is also the most recent development in a tense relationship with European allies, especially with Mr. Macron.
The French president, dealing with unrest at home due to opposition from both the far-right and far-left, praised President Trump at the beginning of his first term. Macron extended an invitation to Trump to join France’s Bastille Day festivities in Paris in 2017, which Trump accepted with enthusiasm.
The relationship between Mr. Macron and Mr. Trump went bad in 2018 when Mr. Macron supported the concept of a European military defense that could rival Russia, China, and the United States. This clashed with Mr. Trump’s nationalist views, 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 that was connected to Mr. Macron.
Maggie Haberman is an experienced political journalist covering the 2024 presidential election, as well as local races and investigations involving former President Donald J. Trump. She has a focus on providing in-depth reporting on these topics.
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