Trump’s Transition: Attending Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopening in Paris
Transitioning to Prom Donald J. Trump will be attending the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, marking his first trip abroad since the recent election. This event suggests that world leaders are starting to move forward from the Biden presidency. Written by Maggie Haberman Experienced journalist covering The soon-to-be President Donald J. Trump is planning to visit France on Saturday to attend the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was damaged by a fire five years ago. This will be his initial trip abroad since winning the election last month, and it demonstrates how world leaders are shifting their focus away from the Biden administration. Donald Trump shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he would be visiting the iconic Notre Dame cathedral. He praised French President Emmanuel Macron for overseeing the restoration of the cathedral to its former glory. Trump expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to visit such a significant and historic building. He wrote that it would be a day that is significant to everyone. The journey has been planned for a few days, as noted by individuals familiar with the preparations. There has been at least one phone call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron, as reported by one of the sources. It is anticipated that President Biden will not be present at the reopening event, but Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady, is expected to attend, as reported by one of the individuals who received information about the event. Since winning a second term by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced President Biden on the Democratic ticket, Mr. Trump has spent most of his time 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 ceremonies and grand displays, particularly at construction sites with historical significance. This trip also signifies his reemergence on the global stage. However, this situation also marks the most recent development in a tense relationship with European partners, especially with Mr. Macron. The President of France, dealing with unrest within his own country due to strong opposition from both the far-right and far-left, praised President Trump at the beginning of his presidency. Macron extended an invitation to Trump to join France’s Bastille Day festivities in Paris in 2017, which Trump accepted enthusiastically. The relationship between Mr. Macron and Mr. Trump deteriorated in 2018 when Macron expressed support for a European military defense independent of the United States, aimed at countering Russia and China. This clashed with Trump’s nationalist views, especially as far-right populists aligned with him were gaining power in France and other parts of Europe. In August 2022, the FBI conducted a search at Mar-a-Lago looking for confidential documents, some of which were related to Mr. Macron. Maggie Haberman is a senior journalist covering the 2024 presidential campaign, local elections nationwide, and the investigations involving former President Donald J. Trump. Learn more about Maggie Haberman. Prom Page Directory Navigation to Site Information