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President 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 ready to move forward from the Biden administration.
Written by Maggie Haberman
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Donald J. Trump, who was recently elected as President, is planning to visit France on Saturday to attend the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was severely damaged by a fire five years ago. This trip will be his first international visit since being elected and signifies a shift in focus from the previous Biden administration for global leaders.
President Trump shared on Truth Social that he was excited to reveal his upcoming visit to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in France. He praised President Macron for overseeing the restoration of the cathedral to its former glory.
He expressed that it would be a memorable day for everyone.
Preparations for the trip have been ongoing for a few days, as shared by individuals familiar with the planning process. One of these individuals mentioned that Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron have had a phone discussion at least once.
It is anticipated that President Biden will not be present at the reopening event, but it is reported that Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady, will be in attendance as per information provided by one of the individuals briefed on the matter.
Since winning a second term and defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, who took over for President Biden on the Democratic ticket, Mr. Trump has been primarily staying at 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 formalities and magnificence, particularly when it comes to construction sites, especially those with historical significance. This trip also signifies his reemergence on the global platform.
However, this incident is also the most recent development in a tense relationship with European partners, especially with Mr. 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, showed admiration towards President Trump at the beginning of his presidency. Macron extended an invitation to Trump to join in France’s Bastille Day festivities in Paris in 2017, and Trump accepted the invitation 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 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 for confidential documents. Some of the information seized by federal agents during the search pertained to Mr. Macron.
Maggie Haberman is an experienced political journalist covering the 2024 presidential election, local races, and the ongoing investigations involving former President Donald J. Trump. Learn more about Maggie Haberman’s work.
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