WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will make his first journey overseas since profitable the latest U.S. presidential election — a go to to Paris on Saturday for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral.
The famed cathedral has been closed to the general public because it suffered in depth injury in a 2019 hearth. After present process 5 years of restoration, the cathedral will reopen with invite-only occasions this weekend. Trump stated he would attend one on Dec. 7.
Trump introduced the go to in a social media post on Monday night. It was not instantly clear if he deliberate to satisfy with French President Emmanuel Macron whereas he was in Paris.
“It’s an honor to announce that I shall be touring to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been totally restored after a devastating hearth 5 years in the past,” he wrote. “President Emmanuel Macron has completed an exquisite job making certain that Notre Dame has been restored to its full degree of glory, and much more so. Will probably be a really special occasion for all!”
France was a favourite worldwide vacation spot of Trump’s throughout his presidency. He visited the nation 4 occasions, together with for Bastille Day, Armistice Day and D-Day ceremonies, throughout his first time period in workplace. He also attended a Group of Seven Summit in France.
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