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- ABC News
- Donald Trump
- January 21, 2025
Netanyahu, Putin react to Trump's inauguration
Donald Trump was sworn into office on Monday for a second term as president.
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Keir Starmer, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, also gave his regards to Trump.
\"The special relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. will continue to flourish for years to come,\" Starmer said in a video posted on X. \"With President Trump's long-standing affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue.\"
On behalf of the United Kingdom, I send my warmest congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the United States.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) January 20, 2025
The special relationship between the UK and the US will continue to flourish for years to come. pic.twitter.com/WwD39axdOS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wished success to Trump and said he looks forward to \"active and mutually beneficial cooperation\" between the two countries.
\"Today is a day of change and also a day of hope for the resolution of many problems, including global challenges,\" he wrote on X. \"We are stronger together, and we can provide greater security, stability, and economic growth to the world and our two nations.\"
I congratulate President Trump and the American people on the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. Today is a day of change and also a day of hope for the resolution of many problems, including global challenges.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 20, 2025
President Trump is always decisive, and the…
Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, called Trump his \"dear friend\" while congratulating him on his inauguration.
\"I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world,\" Modi wrote on X. \"Best wishes for a successful term ahead!\"
Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2025
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, said the EU \"looks forward to working closely\" with Trump.
\"Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security,\" she wrote on X. \"This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership.\"
Best wishes President @realDonaldTrump for your tenure as 47th President of the United States.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 20, 2025
The EU looks forward to working closely with you to tackle global challenges.
Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and strengthen their common security.
This is…
Buckingham Palace confirmed to ABC News that King Charles III sent a personal message of congratulations to Trump on his inauguration, reflecting on the enduring special relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Trump's incoming term will \"turbo-charge [defense] spending and production.\"
\"Together we can achieve peace through strength,\" he wrote on X.
With President Trump back in office we will turbo-charge defence spending & production
— Mark Rutte (@SecGenNATO) January 20, 2025
My warm congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his inauguration as 47th President of the USA, and to @JDVance as Vice President
Together we can achieve peace through strength - through @NATO!
Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, praised Trump's work in his previous term and said he believes working together again \"will raise the U.S.-Israel alliance to even greater heights.\"
\"On behalf of the people of Israel, I also want to thank you for your efforts in helping free Israeli hostages,\" he said in a video posted on X. \"I look forward to working with you to return the remaining hostages, to destroy Hamas' military capabilities and end its political rule in Gaza.\"
Congratulations President Trump!
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) January 20, 2025
Sara and I send our warmest wishes to you, Melania and the American people on your second inauguration as President of the United States. 🇮🇱🇺🇸@realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/AMlTQFRMMP
Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, congratulated Trump and emphasized the close relationship between the two countries.
\"The U.S. is our closest ally and the aim of our policy is always a good transatlantic relationship,\" he wrote on X. \"The EU, with 27 members and more than 400 million people, is a strong union.\"
Today President Donald Trump takes office. Congratulations! The US is our closest ally and the aim of our policy is always a good transatlantic relationship. The EU, with 27 members and more than 400 million people, is a strong union. #EUUS 🇪🇺🇺🇸
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) January 20, 2025
Jonas Gahr Støre sent a message of congratulations to President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, saying he looks forward \"to continuing to strengthen NOR-US relations, based on the solid foundation established with the first Trump-adm.\"
Congratulations @realdonaldtrump and @jdvance on your inauguration. I look forward to continuing to strengthen NOR-US relations, based on the solid foundation established with the first Trump-adm.
— Jonas Gahr Støre (@jonasgahrstore) January 20, 2025
Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister of Sweden, shared on X his congratulations to Trump and said he \"looks forward to continued close cooperation with the U.S.\"
Warm congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Sweden looks forward to continued close cooperation with the US.
— SwedishPM (@SwedishPM) January 20, 2025
Alexander Stubb, president of Finland, sent \"heartfelt congratulations\" to Trump on his return to the White House.
\"The U.S. is our key strategic partner and ally,\" Stubb wrote on X. \"I look forward to close cooperation during your term.\"
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you @realDonaldTrump as you assume office as the President of the United States.
— Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb) January 20, 2025
The US is our key strategic partner and Ally. I look forward to close cooperation during your term. pic.twitter.com/vBr4cOlryX
ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge contributed to this report.
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