President Says Messages “Made My Point”
President Donald Trump explained Tuesday that he shared private text messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on social media because they supported his position.
“It just made my point. They’re saying, ‘Oh gee, let’s have dinner, let’s do this, let’s do that.’ It just reinforced my message,” Trump said in an interview with The New York Post.
Screenshots Show Praise on Syria, Gaza, and Ukraine
Trump posted screenshots of the messages on Truth Social. Both Macron and Rutte praised him for his work in Syria, Gaza, and Ukraine.
Macron offered to organize a G7 meeting in Paris after the World Economic Forum in Davos, and suggested having dinner with Trump before he returned to the White House. A White House official told Fox News that Trump has no plans to travel to Paris at this time.
Meanwhile, Rutte expressed commitment to “finding a way forward on Greenland” amid Trump’s recent threats to annex the Arctic territory. Macron, on the other hand, said he did not fully understand Trump’s approach.
Both messages addressed Trump warmly, beginning with greetings like “my friend” and “dear Donald.”
Davos, Gaza Board of Peace, and International Invitations
Trump is scheduled to meet several world leaders at the 56th annual World Economic Forum in Davos this week. His administration is planning a signing ceremony for the Gaza Board of Peace, although reports indicate a $1 billion permanent membership fee may limit participation.
When asked about Macron’s apparent reluctance to accept the invitation, Trump responded, “Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he’s going to be out of office very soon. So, you know, that’s alright.”
