French President Emmanuel Macron extended an olive branch to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing France's commitment as a solid ally. However, Macron also criticized tech billionaire Elon Musk for promoting a 'new reactionary international' movement through X, formerly known as Twitter. Macron highlighted the need for European unity and resilience against external disruptions, particularly the influence of tech giants on democratic institutions.
French President Emmanuel Macron extended an olive branch to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, declaring that France is “a solid ally” as he outlined his vision for global diplomacy in 2025French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech to French ambassadors posted around the world, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Even as Macron extended an olive branch to Trump, he delivered pointed criticism of tech mogul Elon Musk, a known Trump ally, for promoting what he described as a “new reactionary international” movement through his social media platform, X.“Who could have imagined, 10 years ago, that the owner of one of the world’s largest social networks would intervene directly in elections, including in Germany?” Macron said.
Macron countered Trump’s campaign pledge for an express settlement, warning, “There is no quick and easy solution in Ukraine.” He also highlighted the stakes for the United States, stating, “The new American president himself knows the United States has no chance of winning anything if Ukraine loses.”
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