President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he will travel to Paris this weekend to attend the dedication of the newly rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral, which was destroyed by fire.
“I am honored to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France on Saturday to attend the reopening of the magnificent and historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been completely restored after a devastating fire five years ago,” President Trump said. said. In true social.
The trip will be the president-elect's first overseas trip since his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Election Day.
Trump, 78, praised French President Emmanuel Macron for his efforts in restoring the iconic 12th-century building, which was destroyed in a devastating fire on April 15, 2019.
“President Emmanuel Macron has done a great job in restoring Notre Dame Cathedral to its full level of glory, which is even more impressive,” the 45th president said. “It's going to be a very special day for everyone!”
President Trump watched flames tear through the 861-year-old structure during his first term in office, calling the hellish scene “a horrifying sight to behold.”
President Trump told reporters on the day of the fire, “The fire going on at Notre Dame Cathedral is like nothing most people have ever witnessed.''
“It's one of the world's great treasures. The world's greatest artist. It's probably bigger than any museum in the world, if you think about it, and it's burning very badly,” he added. It pointed out that it is spreading “beyond countries”.
“It's part of our growth,” he said of the cathedral at the time. “It's part of our culture. It's part of our life. It's a really great cathedral. I've been there, I've seen it. It's a terrible scene. ”
President Trump's transition team has reportedly been in talks with Macron's office for several days regarding the trip. According to CNN.
Mr Macron is bless trump He tweeted about his 2024 victory, writing, “Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump. Ready to work together for another 4 years. With your and my beliefs. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity. To.”
Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron also spoken on the phone Since the victory of the next president.
President Trump's visit to Paris follows a meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the president-elect at Mar-a-Lago last week.
Trump's transition team did not immediately respond to The Post's request for comment.
