Trump to return to world stage for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris
SUMMARY
The reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will serve as the stage for President-elect Donald Trump’s return to global diplomacy. Trump, set to resume his presidency in six weeks, will join dozens of world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, at a ceremony marking the five-year restoration of the iconic landmark. Macron invited Trump in a bid to bolster his influence amid domestic turmoil and sustain Western support for Ukraine. Trump, who has expressed admiration for Notre Dame, aims to promote his proposed peace plan for Ukraine, raising concerns among allies about potential concessions to Russia. Macron has hailed Trump’s attendance as a diplomatic win, hosting talks with both Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, Macron’s efforts extend beyond the ceremony, with plans to invite Trump and Elon Musk to a Paris AI summit in February.
