Trump and Jill Biden join world leaders at Notre Dame reopening in Paris
President-elect Donald Trump attended the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 7, 2024. He was joined by First Lady Jill Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Prince William. The cathedral reopened five years after a devastating fire. The $740 million restoration was funded by donations from 150 countries, using traditional carpentry methods. Trump met privately with Macron and Zelenskyy before the ceremony. About 50 heads of state were expected to attend the event.