‘This will be a very special day’

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he will travel to Paris this weekend to attend the inauguration of a one-time Fire-damaged and newly rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral,

Trump wrote, “It is my honor to announce that I will travel to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the magnificent and historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been completely restored following a devastating fire five years ago. Has been done.” Truth on Social.

The trip will be the president-elect’s first international trip after his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Election Day.

Trump, 78, praised French President Emmanuel Macron for the work he has done in restoring the iconic 12th-century historical site, which was destroyed in a fire on April 15, 2019.

“President Emmanuel Macron has done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame is restored to its full level of glory, and even more,” the 45th president said. “This will be a very special day for everyone!”

Trump said hell “A horrifying sight to behold” That’s when he witnessed flames engulf the 861-year-old structure during his first term in office.

“Few people have seen the fire that’s going on at Notre Dame Cathedral,” Trump told reporters the day of the fire.

“It is one of the world’s great treasures. The world’s greatest artist. “Probably, if you think about it, I would say it could be bigger than almost any museum in the world and it’s burning very badly,” he said, noting that the disaster “transcends countries.” Is.

“It’s a part of us growing up,” he said of the cathedral at the time. “It is a part of our culture. It is a part of our life. That is truly a great cathedral. I’ve been there, I’ve seen it.’ It is a terrible sight.”

The Trump transition team has reportedly been in discussions with Macron’s office for several days regarding the trip. according to cnn,

Macron was one of the first foreign leaders Congratulations to Trump On his 2024 victory, he tweeted: “Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump. We are ready to work together as we did for four years. With your and my faith. With respect and ambition. For greater peace and prosperity.”

Trump and Macron have also done it spoke on the phone Since the victory of the elected President.

Trump will visit Paris Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau With the President-elect at Mar-a-Lago last week.

The Trump transition team did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.