Washington Post: Trump accepts Macron’s invitation to visit France for Bastille Day on July 14
President Trump has accepted French President Emmanuel Macron's invitation to visit and plans to travel to France to celebrate Bastille Day on July 14 at an event that will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I to fight alongside France and other allies.
“President Trump looks forward to reaffirming America’s strong ties of friendship with France, to celebrating this important day with the French people, and to commemorating the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer said in a statement Wednesday. “The two leaders will further build on the strong counter-terrorism cooperation and economic partnership between the two countries, and they will discuss many other issues of mutual concern.”
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WNU Editor: This public invitation from French President Macron .... and President Trump's acceptance of it .... is smart on many levels. It plays to President Macron's efforts to present himself as someone who wants to be active on the international scene, and it helps President Trump with his European "image problem". It will also be the 100th anniversary of U.S. forces entering France to fight the First World War .... an event that the U.S. President should be present for.
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Trump to attend Bastille Day celebrations in France -- BBC
Trump accepts invitation for Bastille Day visit to France -- Politico
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