Trump claims ‘the world is going a little crazy’ as he meets Zelensky and Macron at Notre Dame reopening: Live
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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.
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.”
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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.
Hegseth’s lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against woman who accused him of sex assault
In pictures: Trump, Zelensky and Macron meet in Paris
Watch: Trump says world gone crazy as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame re-opening
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.
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!”
In pictures: Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron
What are preemptive pardons?
Pardons are usually issued to those who have been accused of a specific crime and those who have already been convicted.
But the Biden administration is looking at issuing pardons to people who haven’t been investigated or charged with anything.
Read more about preemptive pardons, and how Biden might use them ahead of Trump’s inauguration:
Source: independent.co.uk
