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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 signifies a shift in focus towards the end of Joe Biden’s presidency among world leaders.
Written by Maggie Haberman
Experienced political journalist
The upcoming president Donald J. Trump is planning to visit France this Saturday to attend the reopening of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was heavily damaged by a fire five years ago. This trip will be his first international visit since winning the election last month, and it signifies a shift towards a new era after the presidency of Joe Biden.
Donald Trump shared on his new social media platform, Truth Social, that he will be visiting the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in France. He expressed his gratitude towards President Emmanuel Macron for overseeing the restoration of the cathedral to its former glory.
He expressed that it would be a day to remember for everyone.
The journey has been in the planning stages for a few days, as reported by individuals who were informed about the arrangements. It was mentioned by one of the individuals that Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron have had a phone discussion at least once.
President Biden is not anticipated to be present at the reopening event, however, Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady, is scheduled to attend based on information from a source.
Since winning a second term by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, who took over for President Biden on the Democratic ticket, Mr. Trump has mostly stayed at his private club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida, called Mar-a-Lago.
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 reentry onto the global stage.
However, this is also the most recent development in a tense relationship with European partners, especially with Mr. Macron.
The President of France, who is experiencing unrest within his own country due to opposition from both right-wing and left-wing groups, praised President Trump at the beginning of his presidential term. Macron extended an invitation to Trump to join France’s Bastille Day festivities in Paris in 2017, which Trump accepted eagerly.
The relationship between Macron and Trump turned bad in 2018 when Macron expressed support for a European military defense to protect against Russia, China, and the United States. Macron’s stance clashed with Trump’s nationalist views, especially as far-right populists supporting Trump were gaining influence in France and other parts of Europe.
In August 2022, the F.B.I. conducted a search at Mar-a-Lago looking for classified documents. During the search, federal agents seized information from the property that was connected to Mr. Macron.
Maggie Haberman is a senior journalist covering the 2024 presidential campaign, local elections nationwide, and the inquiries into ex-President Donald J. Trump. To learn more about Maggie Haberman, visit her profile.
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