Donald Trump in Paris… Match. The future President of the United States, visiting France on the occasion of the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris, granted an exclusive interview to our colleagues from Paris Match. Journalist Manon Quérouil-Bruneel spoke on RTL behind the scenes of the interview she had with the former Republican candidate for the White House. Surprising, in more than one way.
“I didn’t have a proofreading”
When politicians present themselves to a media outlet, they can sometimes have specific requirements. In particular that of wanting to obtain the questions in advance. No denying the 47th president of the world’s greatest power. “I was surprised not to have had to submit my questions beforehand and not to have any proofreading,” said Manon Quérouil-Bruneel on RTL.
The approach with Donald Trump, who can be described as “manly”, also surprised the young woman. “I had imagined someone a little more in the show,” she remarks. He didn’t give me the usual handshake and thank goodness. »
“I found him extremely sincere”
The content of the interview focused mainly on the reopening of Notre-Dame, where the American president was one of the headliners as a guest, like Prince William. “I found him extremely sincere on the Notre-Dame part, also because he also points out: he has a builder’s background,” explains our colleague. This is a man who is a real estate tycoon. He was also inexhaustible on what to do, what not to do, about the restoration work. »
In addition to the construction pro hat, Trump also took on the political hat during the interview, showing sympathy towards the President of the Republic. “He was the first head of state to call Emmanuel Macron on the day of the fire,” recalls Manon Quérouil-Bruneel. At the Élysée, we were also told that he was among the first to be called for this invitation. » Perhaps during his next trip to France, Donald Trump will pass by the premises of 20 Minutes. In the meantime, you can find the entire interview with the American president in the next issue of Paris Matchon newsstands this Thursday.
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