President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to travel to Paris this weekend, marking his first trip overseas since winning the November election. He will attend the re-opening of the restored Notre Dame Cathedral, which was damaged by fire in 2019. French President Emmanuel Macron has been praised for overseeing the restoration efforts. The cathedral is set to welcome visitors on Dec. 7, with Macron expected to deliver remarks and attend a Mass on Dec. 8. Trump and Macron have had previous interactions, with Macron congratulating Trump on his election victory and expressing willingness to work together. The announcement of Trump’s trip follows the appointment of Charles Kushner, the father of Trump’s son-in-law, as ambassador to France. Kushner was pardoned by Trump at the end of his first term in 2020, after pleading guilty to multiple charges in 2005. Trump’s visit to Paris this weekend highlights the international connections and diplomatic relations he will navigate as president.
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Trump announces plans to travel to Paris on his maiden voyage abroad as president-elect
