Trump visits Paris as Macron extends ceremonial welcome and renews ties

Donald Trump visited Paris, welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron with a ceremonial red carpet. This marks a renewal of their relationship after a four-year break, coinciding with the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, which was damaged by fire in 2019. During their meeting, Trump and Macron discussed global issues, including the situation in Ukraine. Macron's office emphasized that Trump's invitation was standard for leaders of friendly nations, despite the heightened security measures in place for the event. Trump's visit comes as European leaders seek to strengthen ties with him ahead of his potential return to the presidency. Macron plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while Trump’s future discussions with Zelenskyy remain uncertain.