The visit underscored the interconnectedness of historic symbolism and urgent global challenges.
While Trump’s election victory has raised questions about future U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Biden administration announced an additional $988 million in military assistance on Saturday. This brings the total U.S. support to over $62 billion since Russia’s invasion in 2022.
Macron’s outreach to Trump signifies a broader European effort to align with the incoming administration on shared priorities, even as uncertainties loom.