Trump returns to the global spotlight on European trip
Dr. Samantra Maitra joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s visit to France and his anticipated meetings with world leaders.
President-elect Trump met with world leaders ahead of the reopening ceremony of the Notre Dame Cathedral as he steps back onto the global stage following his election victory.
Trump traveled to France on Saturday to attend the reopening of Notre Dame, the famous cathedral that suffered serious damage during a fire five years ago. The trip marks Trump’s first international trip since he was elected to a second, non-consecutive term in office.
Trump’s diplomacy was on full display during the trip as he met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Presidential Palace in Paris. The pair was later joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“It’s a great honor for French people to welcome you five years later,” Macron said of Trump. “And you were, at that time, president for the first time. And I remember the solidarity and your immediate action. So, welcome back again. We are very happy to have you here.”
France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C), US president-elect Donald Trump (L) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky pose before a meeting at the Élysée Presidential Palace in Paris on December 7, 2024. (Sarah Meyssonnier)
Ahead of the meeting, Trump said the world leaders would be talking about how “the world is going a little crazy right now.”
“We have a great relationship. As everyone knows, we accomplished a lot together,” Trump said of Macron. “And the people of France are spectacular.”
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Trump is expected to meet with Prince William, who is attending the event in place of his father, King Charles III, after the ceremony, according to Kensington Palace.
French President Emmanuel Macron (R) shakes hands as he welcomes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (L) before a meeting at the Élysée Presidential Palace in Paris, France, on December 7, 2024. (Mustafa Yalcin)
President Biden is not expected to attend the event, however, First Lady Jill Biden will be present.
William was scheduled to meet with the First Lady at the UK residence in Paris, but due to weather, the meeting was canceled, and the two will meet at the ceremony.
