Trump in Paris for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, will meet with Macron, Prince William
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President-elect Donald Trump is off on his first international trip since he was re-elected to the White House. He will join world leaders and dignitaries in Paris to celebrate the renovation and reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire destroyed the landmark.
Earlier this week, Trump said he had accepted an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. He said Macron had done "a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!"
Trump touched down at Paris' Orly Airport on Saturday morning. More than 20 French government security agents helped ensure his safety alongside the Secret Service, according to French national police. Security is tighter than usual outside the U.S. Embassy and other sites around Paris for the grandiose reopening.
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