Trump, the as soon as and future American president, stated the 2 could be discussing a world that is gone “slightly loopy” as they met one on one earlier than a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral 5 years after a devastating fireplace.
Trump’s go to to France comes as Macron and different European leaders try to win Trump’s favour and persuade him to keep up assist for Ukraine in its defence towards Russia’s invasion. Macron’s workplace stated that may be mentioned in addition to the wars within the Center East.
As Trump arrived on the Elysee Palace, the official residence of the French president, Macron went out of his technique to mission a picture of shut ties, posing for a number of handshakes interspersed with loads of back-patting. Trump stated it was “an excellent honour” and talked in regards to the “nice relationship” they’ve had.
On the palace, a grand purple carpet was rolled in the identical method the French welcome sitting American presidents. Earlier than they went inside, Trump stated, “It actually looks as if the world is, going slightly loopy proper now. And we’ll be speaking about that.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy additionally then arrived and instantly joined them. The trio posed for an image however made no additional public remark earlier than beginning the talks. Trump has pledged to finish the battle in Ukraine swiftly however has not specified how, elevating considerations in Kyiv about what phrases could also be laid out for any future negotiations.Macron, who has had an up-and-down relationship with Trump, has made some extent of cultivating a relationship because the Republican defeated Democrat Kamala Harris final month. However Macron’s workplace nonetheless performed down the importance of the invitation, saying different politicians not now in workplace had been invited as nicely.The purple carpet therapy, nevertheless, was an indication of how keen each Macron and different European leaders are to win Trump’s favour and placate him even earlier than he takes workplace.
Democratic President Joe Biden was invited as nicely however won’t attend. White Home press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre cited a scheduling battle and stated first girl Jill Biden will symbolize the USA.
