Argentina’s President Javier Millay confirmed on Tuesday that he plans to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington this January.
News was first reported Bloomberg reported this, citing an Argentine government spokesperson. A spokesperson for Millais confirmed the news. According to Go to CBS News. Miley recently agreed with President Trump’s slogan, social media To show his support.
As preparations for the inauguration continue, with Milley expected to be the first confirmed world leader at the ceremony on January 20, other officials are also making arrangements, CBS News reported.
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During his visit to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, where he rang the opening bell, President Trump said he was considering inviting key figures to his inauguration. According to To the Associated Press. President Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders to attend his inauguration, but Xi reportedly declined the invitation. (Related: Amazon donates $1 million to President Trump’s inaugural fund)
“And some people said, ‘Wow, that’s a little dangerous, right?'” President Trump asked.
“And I said, ‘Maybe it is.’ Let’s see. Let’s see what happens.” I like it. ”
President Trump also revealed that he has interacted with more than 100 world leaders since his election victory. He initially said he had not extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but later corrected himself and welcomed the possibility of Zelensky attending, CBS News reported.
Since record-keeping began in 1874, no world leader has made an official visit to the United States for an inauguration. According to In the State Department Historical Record. Foreign ambassadors and their spouses typically attend these quadrennial ceremonies to represent their countries, according to CBS News.
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