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Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Paris to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. This will be his first trip abroad since the recent election, signaling a shift in focus from the Biden administration to other global leaders.
Written by Maggie Haberman
Experienced journalist covering
Donald J. Trump, the incoming President, will be visiting France this Saturday to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, which suffered a fire five years ago. This trip will mark his first visit abroad since the recent election, highlighting the shift in global leadership from the Biden administration to the new one.
President Trump shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he was excited to announce his upcoming visit to the impressive and historic Notre Dame building. He praised President Macron of France for overseeing the restoration of Notre Dame to its former glory and beyond.
He expressed that it would be a unique and memorable day for everyone.
According to sources familiar with the situation, the trip has been planned for a few days. It has been reported that Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron have had a phone call 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 scheduled to attend based on information from a source.
Donald Trump has been spending most of his time at Mar-a-Lago, his personal club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida, ever since he won a second term by beating Vice President Kamala Harris, who took over for President Biden on the Democratic ticket.
The announcement of the trip was somewhat expected. Mr. Trump has a fondness for elaborate ceremonies and grand construction sites, particularly historic ones. This trip also signifies his reentry onto the global platform.
However, it is also the most recent development in a tense relationship with European partners, especially with Mr. Macron.
The President of France, who is currently dealing with unrest within his own country due to opposition from extreme political groups, praised President Trump at the beginning of his presidency. Macron extended an invitation for Trump to join the Bastille Day festivities in Paris in 2017, which Trump accepted with enthusiasm.
The relationship between Mr. Macron and Mr. Trump became strained in 2018 when Mr. Macron expressed support for 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 popularity in France and other parts of Europe.
In August 2022, the FBI conducted a search at Mar-a-Lago to look for classified documents that were hidden. During the search, federal agents seized information that was connected to Mr. Macron from the property.
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.
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