Our two great republics are linked together by the timeless bonds of history, culture, and destiny. We are people who cherish our values, protect our civilization, and recognize the image of God in every human soul. pic.twitter.com/01c8iSGDB3
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 24, 2018
The current government in France is called the Fifth Republic it began in 1958. This was after a coup at the hands of French military in colonial Algeria convinced officials in Paris to dissolve Parliament, according to Smithsonian.com out of fear that the military could extend their control beyond Africa the government called in former general Charles de Gaulle to hold the country together.
Smithsonian.com goes on to explain:
To do so, he crafted a new constitution. Under this government, the president has substantial power, holds a term of five years (it was originally seven) and, following a change to the constitution in 1962, is directly elected by the French people. (de Gaulle held the position until 1968.)
the head-of-state appoints a prime minister to lead the Parliament (which is comprised of a Senate and a National Assembly), controls the armed forces and France’s nuclear arsenal, can dissolve Parliament, and can hold referendums on laws or constitutional changes.
Congratulations to Republican Debbie Lesko on her big win in the Special Election for Arizona House seat. Debbie will do a Great Job! Press is so silent.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2018
Silent?
@ New York Times: Debbie Lesko Wins Arizona Special Election for Congress, Rallying G.O.P.
@ CNBC: Republican Debbie Lesko is the projected winner in Arizona’s House special election
@ PBS News Hour: Republican Debbie Lesko wins special U.S. House election in Arizona
@ Fox News: Republican Debbie Lesko wins Arizona House special election
@ CNN News: CNN projects: Republican Debbie Lesko wins in Arizona special election
Busy day planned. Looking forward to watching President Macron of France address a Joint Session of Congress today. This is a great honor and seldom allowed to be done…he will be GREAT!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2018
.@FLOTUS did a spectacular job hosting the President of France @EmmanuelMacron and his wife Brigitte. Every detail was done to perfection. The State Dining Room never looked more beautiful, and Washington is abuzz over what an incredible job Melania did.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2018
– @FLOTUS announces she will use the Clinton WH china for the state dinner with France pic.twitter.com/FUhF5y7aSo
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) April 23, 2018
Looking forward to my meeting with Tim Cook of Apple. We will be talking about many things, including how the U.S. has been treated unfairly for many years, by many countries, on trade.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2018
Tim Cook the CEO of Apple is scheduled to meet with the President at 1:45pm Eastern Time. The meeting will be closed to the press.
