Trump dismisses Macron’s plan to recognise Palestinian state
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French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and US President Donald Trump meeting at the White House in February 2025.
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WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on July 25 dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
“What he says doesn’t matter,” Mr Trump told reporters at the White House.
“He’s a very good guy. I like him, but that statement doesn’t carry weight.”
Mr Macron said on July 24 that France intends to recognise a Palestinian state
“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,” Mr Trump said. REUTERS
