Toba Owojaiye reporting
Abuja, Nigeria
In a surprising turn, the President of France took to his verified X handle this morning to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the recent U.S. presidential election. The post, which appeared at 9:04 a.m. on November 24, 2024, read:
<span;>> “Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump. Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
Truth Live News gathered that, with over 994,000 views in its first few hours, the post has drawn mixed reactions globally. Many were taken aback, as the French leader was widely assumed to have a preference for Trump’s opponent, Kamala Harris. Nevertheless, the congratulatory tone has been applauded by some as a demonstration of statesmanship and a respect for democratic outcomes.
Currently, Donald Trump leads with 267 electoral votes, closely approaching the required 270 to secure the presidency, while Kamala Harris holds 216. As the race nears its conclusion, this message signals a potential renewal of U.S.-France relations under familiar leadership.
