President-elect Donald Trump recently revealed that he has engaged in conversations with leaders from over 100 different countries following his victory in the 2024 election. Speaking at a news conference held at Mar-a-Lago, Trump expressed that numerous world leaders have reached out to him, with some expressing a desire to meet in person.
Trump emphasized the importance of acknowledging these calls and meetings, stating, 'I mean, literally they are calling me. And I’ll be seeing some of them, I think it’s rude not to, it’s hard to say “I’m not going to see you.”' The president-elect has also reportedly extended invitations to certain foreign leaders to attend his upcoming inauguration, including those who have previously had contentious relationships with the United States.
During his interactions with world leaders, Trump highlighted the widespread congratulations he has received not only for his election victory but also for the scale and magnitude of his win. He expressed astonishment at the sheer number of countries reaching out to him, noting, 'You wouldn’t believe how many countries there are.' Trump acknowledged the challenge of responding to each communication promptly due to the volume of calls and messages he has received.
One notable conversation mentioned by Trump was his discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place while he was in France for the reopening of Notre Dame. Additionally, Trump mentioned that he had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping and hinted at a possible invitation for Xi to attend his inauguration.
