Trump dismisses Macron's plan to recognize Palestinian state
U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron react on the day of a press conference, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
"What he says doesn't matter," Trump told reporters at the White House. "He's a very good guy. I like him, but that statement doesn't carry weight."
Macron said on Thursday that France intends to recognize a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly in hopes of bringing peace to the region.
"Look, he's a different kind of a guy. He's okay. He's a team player, pretty much. But here's the good news: What he says doesn't matter. It's not going to change anything," Trump said. REUTERS
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