French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were among the world leaders who congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his return to the White House.
in post President Zelenskiy wrote in X that he congratulated President Trump on his “remarkable electoral victory” and praised “President Trump's commitment to a 'peace through strength' approach in world affairs.”
“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory!” Zelenskyy wrote. “I recall an excellent meeting with President Trump in September, during which he discussed in detail the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States, plans for victory, and how to stop Russia from invading Ukraine.”
Zelenskiy added that Ukraine looks forward to “an era of a strong United States under the decisive leadership of President Trump.”
in post At X, President Macron congratulated President Trump and said, “We are ready to work together, as we have done for four years.”
“Congratulations President @realDonaldTrump,” Macron wrote. “We are ready to work together, as we have for four years. With your and my beliefs. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated President Trump. post On Instagram, she emphasized how Italy and the United States were “sister” countries.
“On behalf of myself and the Italian government, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the next President of the United States, Donald Trump,” Meloni said in the post. “Italy and the United States are 'sister' nations, bound by an unwavering alliance, shared values, and historic friendship. This is a strategic connection that I am sure will be further strengthened in the future. ”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated President Trump on his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, calling it “the greatest upset in history.”
Trump, who previously served as the 45th president of the United States, will become the 47th president after securing a path to the 270-vote threshold in the Electoral College.
