{"id":134541,"date":"2024-12-08T01:17:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T18:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=134541"},"modified":"2024-12-08T01:17:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T18:17:54","slug":"trump-traveling-to-paris-for-notre-dame-cathedrals-reopening-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=134541","title":{"rendered":"Trump traveling to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral&#8217;s reopening celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>PARIS (AP) \u2014 French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a full a dose of presidential pomp and they held an impromptu meeting with Ukraine\u2019s Volodymr Zelenskyy on a day that mixed pageantry with attention to pressing global problems.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, the once and future American president, said when he arrived at the Elysee Palace for a face-to-face meeting with Macron \u2014 soon expanded to include Zelenskyy \u2014 that the two would be discussing a world that\u2019s gone \u201ca little crazy.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s visit to France, part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire, came as Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump\u2019s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia\u2019s invasion. Macron\u2019s office said that would be discussed as well as the wars in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>As Trump arrived at the official residence of the French president, Macron went out of his way to project an image of close ties, posing for multiple handshakes interspersed with plenty of back-patting. Trump said it was \u201ca great honor\u201d and talked about the \u201cgreat relationship\u201d they have had. A grand red carpet was rolled in the same way the French welcome sitting American presidents. <\/p>\n<p>Before they went inside, Trump said, \u201cIt certainly seems like the world is, going a little crazy right now. And we\u2019ll be talking about that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Trump spent about 90 minutes at the palace, meeting first with Macron before they were joined by Zelenskyy for about 35 minutes. The three walked out together and stood in a row with Macron in the middle. Trump waved at photographers before he shook Zelenskyy\u2019s hand, exchanged words and left.<\/p>\n<p>Macron had planned to meet with Zelenskyy, and the French president\u2019s office said the three-way meeting was proposed by Macron and arranged shortly before Trump\u2019s arrival. Trump has pledged to end the war in Ukraine swiftly but has not specified how, raising concerns in Kyiv about what terms may be laid out for any future negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Macron, who has had an up-and-down relationship with Trump, has made a point of cultivating a relationship since the Republican defeated Democrat Kamala Harris last month. But Macron\u2019s office nonetheless played down the significance of the invitation, saying other politicians not now in office had been invited as well.<\/p>\n<p>Trump was invited as president-elect of a \u201cfriendly nation,\u201d Macron\u2019s office said, adding, \u201cThis is in no way exceptional, we\u2019ve done it before.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The red carpet treatment, however, was a sign of how eager both Macron and other European leaders are to win Trump\u2019s favor and placate him even before he takes office. <\/p>\n<p>Trump, who was joined in Paris by a small contingent of staff that included incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles, is known to revel in pomp and circumstance. One of his first trips as president his first term was to Paris, where Macron made him the the guest of honor at Bastille Day events. Trump later said he wanted to replicate the grand military parade back in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic President Joe Biden was invited as well but will not attend. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre cited a scheduling conflict and said first lady Jill Biden will represent the United States. <\/p>\n<p>Trump also planned to meet with with Britain\u2019s Prince William, who was scheduled to see Jill Biden separately, according to the British royal palace.<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to build trust with the incoming U.S. administration, Zelenskyy\u2019s top aide Andriy Yermak met key members of Trump\u2019s team on a two-day trip earlier this week. A senior Ukrainian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak publicly, described the meetings as productive, but declined to disclose details.<\/p>\n<p>Relations between France and the U.S. during Trump\u2019s first term began warmly enough but grew <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/donald-trump-joe-biden-emmanuel-macron-france-33fdc2f2e334ecd29148f4de7b98fb41\">increasingly strained<\/a><\/span> over time.<\/p>\n<p>Macron was the <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/united-states-government-72f386baac584e48a3ee6487e3a63ed7\">guest of honor<\/a><\/span> at Trump\u2019s first state dinner, and Trump traveled to France several times. But the relationship suffered after <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/donald-trump-business-summits-middle-east-europe-284d2f177cb64239857ad8c821ec62a1\">Macron criticized Trump<\/a><\/span> for questioning the need for NATO and raising doubts about America\u2019s commitment to the mutual defense pact.<\/p>\n<p>During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump often mocked Macron, imitating his accent and threatening to impose steep tariffs on wine and champagne bottles shipped to the U.S. if France tried to tax American companies.<\/p>\n<p>But Macron was one of the first global leaders to congratulate Trump last month after the election.<\/p>\n<p>When he accepted the invitation to travel to Paris, Trump said <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/emmanuel-macron\">Macron<\/a><\/span> had done \u201ca 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!\u201d A fire in 2019 <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/649ccfad63de28c7ef38bc3ffe24a5d3\">nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>More than 20 French government security agents were helping ensure Trump\u2019s safety alongside the Secret Service, according to French national police. A special French police van provided anti-drone protection for Trump\u2019s convoy.<\/p>\n<p>Security was tighter than usual outside the U.S. Embassy and other sites around Paris for the Notre Dame reopening, where dozens of international VIPs were expected.<\/p>\n<p>Trump was president in 2019 when the fire engulfed Notre Dame, collapsing its spire and threatening to destroy one of the world\u2019s greatest architectural treasures, known for its mesmerizing stained glass.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris,\u201d <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realDonaldTrump\/status\/1117844987293487104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he wrote on what was then Twitter<\/a><\/span>, offering his advice to the city. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cPerhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly!\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>French officials appeared to <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecCivileFrance\/status\/1117874924268376064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">respond shortly after<\/a><\/span>, noting that \u201cAll means\u201d were being used to extinguish the flames, \u201cexcept for water-bombing aircrafts which, if used, could lead to the collapse of the entire structure of the cathedral.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last weekend, Trump <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-france-ambassador-charles-kushner-pardon-c3835be92b1fbd1dffcd05707cba9f52\">announced that he intends<\/a><\/span> to nominate <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/donald-trump-charles-kushner-new-jersey-elections-crime-00476ac6d7201f05d88a338bd101f597\">real estate developer Charles Kushner<\/a><\/span>, the father of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Predecessors in that prestigious role include Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.<\/p>\n<h2>___<\/h2>\n<p>Gomez Licon reported from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Colin from New York. Associated Press writers Hanna Arhirova in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Danica Kirka in London contributed to this report.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n  window.fbAsyncInit = function() {\n      FB.init({\n              appId : '870613919693099',\n          xfbml : true,\n          version : 'v2.9'\n      });\n  };\n  (function(d, s, id){\n     var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n     if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\n     js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n     js.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\";\n     fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n   }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-paris-notre-dame-f97fde62ca2ce68c3874c395b305e26b\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PARIS (AP) \u2014 French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a full a dose of presidential pomp and they held an impromptu meeting with Ukraine\u2019s &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=134541\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8629],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-134541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-u-s","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134541","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=134541"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134541\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=134541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=134541"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=134541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}