Trump claims ‘the world is going a little crazy’ as he meets Zelensky and Macron at Notre Dame reopening: Live

Trump says ‘world is going a little bit crazy’ ahead of Notre Dame reopening

President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Saturday.

The world leaders are in Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Trump began his visit by greeting Macron outside the Elysee Presidential Palace.

“The world is going a little crazy right now,” the president-elect told reporters as he shook hands with Macron. “We’ll be talking about that.”

This visit marks Trump’s return to the global stage with just six weeks until he returns to the White House.

Trump also claims support for Pete Hegseth, his nominee for secretary of defense, is “strong and deep” blaming the “fake news” for the backlash against the former Fox News host.

Vice president-elect JD Vance echoed his comments on X and during a visit to North Carolina, when asked about rumors that Senator Joni Ernst was being floated as an alternative nominee.

Hegseth spent another day on Capitol Hill on Thursday trying to drum up support for his confirmation as allegations concerning sexual harassment and alcohol continue to dog him on top of concerns about his views on women in combat.

PICTURED: Trump meets Prince William as he arrives at Notre Dame reopening ceremony

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales inside Notre-Dame Cathedral
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales inside Notre-Dame Cathedral (via REUTERS)
Rachel Sharp7 December 2024 19:00

Zelensky says he and Trump had a ‘good’ meeting

Ukrainian President Volodyrmr Zelensky has said that he and Donald Trump had a “good” meeting in Paris.

In a post on X, Zelensky wrote: “I had a good and productive trilateral meeting with President @realDonaldTrump and President @EmmanuelMacron at the Élysée Palace.

“President Trump is, as always, resolute. I thank him. I also extend my gratitude to Emmanuel for organizing this important meeting. We all want this war to end as soon as possible and in a just way. We spoke about our people, the situation on the ground, and a just peace. We agreed to continue working together and keep in contact. Peace through strength is possible.”

Rachel Sharp7 December 2024 18:40

Rudy Giuliani’s ‘girlfriend’ sues Trump crony for ‘humiliating’ her on disgraced ex-NYC mayor’s radio show

Rudy Giuliani’s “alleged girlfriend” says she was subjected to ongoing “ridicule” and “humiliation” during her tenure as the co-host of the disgraced former New York City mayor’s radio show on 77 WABC, accusing billionaire station owner and deep-pocketed Trump backer John Catsimatides of implementing a craven campaign to “undermine” her position before unceremoniously firing her — via text message — for complaining.

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Justin Rohrlich7 December 2024 18:20

Donald Trump to meet with Prince William after Notre Dame reopening ceremony

President-elect Donald Trump will meet with Prince William after the Notre Dame Cathedral reopening ceremony, a Kensington Palace spokesperson told CNN.

Prince William will also meet with First Lady Jill Biden at the ceremony.

Earlier today, Trump sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris.

Katie Hawkinson7 December 2024 18:00

Hegseth’s lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against woman who accused him of sex assault

Gustaf Kilander7 December 2024 17:43

In pictures: Trump, Zelensky and Macron meet in Paris

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and President-elect Donald Trump stand outside the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Saturday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and President-elect Donald Trump stand outside the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Saturday (AFP via Getty Images)
Trump, Macron and Zelensky held a meeting on Saturday ahead of the reopening of Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral
Trump, Macron and Zelensky held a meeting on Saturday ahead of the reopening of Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral (EPA)
The world leaders will attend the Notre Dame Cathedral reopening ceremony, which also marks Trump’s return to the world stage ahead of taking office in January
The world leaders will attend the Notre Dame Cathedral reopening ceremony, which also marks Trump’s return to the world stage ahead of taking office in January (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Katie Hawkinson7 December 2024 17:20

Watch: Trump says world gone crazy as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame re-opening

Trump says world gone crazy as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame re-opening
Katie Hawkinson7 December 2024 17:01

Zelensky joins meeting with Trump, Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined President-elect Donald Trump’s meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Paris, France on Saturday.

The world leaders are gathering in Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at Paris’s Elysee Presidential Palace to meet with President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at Paris’s Elysee Presidential Palace to meet with President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron (AFP via Getty Images)
Katie Hawkinson7 December 2024 16:45

Trump declares US should ‘NOT GET INVOLVED’ in Syria conflict

President-elect Donald Trump said the US should “NOT GET INVOLVED” in Syria, where rebels are threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s government.

“In any event, Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday. “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!”

Katie Hawkinson7 December 2024 16:40

In pictures: Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President-elect Donald Trump to Paris, France.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President-elect Donald Trump to Paris, France. (AP)
Trump is in Paris on Saturday for the re-opening of the Notre Dame Cathedral
Trump is in Paris on Saturday for the re-opening of the Notre Dame Cathedral (AFP via Getty Images)
Trump will be joined by other world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, at the Notre Dame re-opening
Trump will be joined by other world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, at the Notre Dame re-opening (REUTERS)
Katie Hawkinson7 December 2024 16:20

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