US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would be travelling to Paris this weekend, which will be his first overseas trip after winning the November 5 US election.
Also, Trump’s upcoming trip marks his first outside of the US since May 2023, when he visited his golf properties in Ireland and Scotland.
Why did Trump choose Paris?
Trump will be visiting Paris to attend the re-opening of historic Notre Dame Cathedral. The 13th-century cathedral is regarded as one of the best specimens of French Gothic architecture. It was destroyed by fire on April 15, 2019.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been fully restored after a devastating fire five years ago.”
“(French) President Emmanuel Macron has done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!” Trump said.
The invite-only ceremonies are expected to be high-security affairs with about 50 heads of state and government expected to attend.
Trump and his French ties
Over a year after taking office in 2018, Trump welcomed Macron to the White House during his first state dinner.
Following Trump’s election win last month, Macron was among the first world leaders to congratulated him.
“Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity,” the French leader posted on X.
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