Trump says French recognition of Palestinian state 'doesn't carry weight'

Trump Downplays Macron's Recognition of Palestinian State

President Calls French Move "Pointless" Despite Appreciating President Macron

Washington D.C. - US President Donald Trump weighed in on the decision by French President Emmanuel Macron to formally recognize the State of Palestine, calling it "pointless."

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said, “He’s a very good guy, I like him, but that statement doesn’t carry weight.” His comments followed Macron's announcement Thursday recognizing the Palestinian state.

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