Donald J. Trump was sworn into office on Monday as the 47th president of the United States. Responses from world leaders poured in from friend and foe alike. And much like the emotions of many Americans, the nation’s leaders either breathed a little easier or feared what was to appear as Trump proudly took the grave and ancient oath of office for a next time.
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Mexico
President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo congratulated Trump on his opening “on behalf of the Government of Mexico. ” She said,” Dialogue, admiration, and cooperation will often reflect our partnership as relatives and trading companions. “
Since being a good cousin means no permitting routine trespassing or malfeasance, Trump closed the southwestern U. S. borders, shut down the immigrant software, and reinstated the remain-in-Mexico plan for immigration on the feet of Pardo’s gratitude. Votes have effects, señora.
Canada
I wonder if Trump’s subsequent thoughts (veiled risks? ) to create Canada America’s 51st condition had anything to do with Trudeau’s new commitment to “work up again”? Â
Maybe. I’m convinced the 25 % taxes Trump imposed Monday and the assurance of even more massive taxes in the future didn’t hurt, either. Winning.
Greece
Heartfelt gratitude to @realDonaldTrump on being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Greece is committed to our solid strategic relationship and looks forward to working with your leadership to enhance safety, security, and shared success.— Prime Minister GR ( @PrimeministerGR ) January 20, 2025
Israel
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President Netanyahu sent his best thanks to Trump while reminiscing about Trump’s first word, which was “filled with groundbreaking moments in the history of the great empire in the past between our two nations. ” Netanyahu said they would “raise the U. S-Israel ally to yet greater heights. ” Â
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He also thanked Trump for helping to communicate the transfer of some of the October 7 captives, with more to come. And while Iran and Gaza must be stopped and destroyed to maintain Israel’s health, Israel’s president said under Trump’s management, he’s positive” the best time of our empire are yet to come. “
Argentina
President of Argentina Javier Milei posted a simple yet powerful meme on X depicting the intertwinement of Argentina and America, stating, “MAAGA: Make Argentina & America Great Again. “
Right on, President Milei. If we can do even half as much as you’ve already done to clean up Argentina, we will be on the right track. MAAGA, Indeed.
Russia
” During a Russia’s Security Council meeting that was shown on state TV,” the Russian strongman congratulated Trump. He praised the president’s goal of reestablishing diplomatic connections between the U. S. and Russia. Those connections were severed following Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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It’s worth noting that this was a significant shift in Russia’s tone since late last year when Putin refused to congratulate Trump on his win over Kamala Harris in the November election. He stated that he “was open to talks with the new administration on a range of what he called key international issues, including on nuclear arms and security and on the Ukraine conflict. “
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Putin advised President Trump that the goal of resolving the conflict in Ukraine” should not be a brief ceasefire, not some kind of period of respite that would allow a regrouping and rearmament of forces, but a long-term peace. ” Such a peace, Putin said, must be “based on respect for the legitimate interests of all people and all peoples who live in the region. ” Meanwhile, during the campaign, candidate Trump promised he’d end the war in Ukraine, although he has yet to explain how. Time will tell.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy congratulated President Trump, describing January 20 as” a day of hope for the resolution of many problems, including global challenges. ” He saw Trump’s decisive “peace through strength policy… as an opportunity to strengthen American leadership. ” Zelenskyy said” a long-term and just peace” is his” top priority” in the Ukraine conflict.
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I don’t know about you, but I find almost everything Zelenskyy says to be a prelude to asking for more U. S. taxpayer money. Trump has promised to end these endless wars. The world awaits his next move.
China
As of post-time, there’s been no official Bejng acknowledgment of Trump’s inauguration. China’s President Xi Jinping did, however, send “his vice-president Han Zheng, as his special representative” for the January 20 inauguration festivities.
With Trump declaring during his inauguration speeches that the U. S. ” will take the back the Panama Canal” because” we gave it to Panama, not China,” we can be confident Xi Jinping was listening.
