World Leaders Congratulate Trump on His Second Term

Here are some reactions to Trump’s inauguration for his second term as President of the United States:

European Union
European Union leaders expressed their best wishes to President Donald Trump on his second term as U.S. president.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa sent their best wishes in a post on X platform on Monday afternoon. They wrote, “The EU looks forward to working closely with you to face global challenges.”

The post included a call for the new administration to work closely with the EU, stating, “Together, our societies can achieve greater prosperity and enhance their common security. This is the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership.”

Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his inauguration today, Monday.

In a post on X platform, Trudeau wrote to Trump, “We have the opportunity to work together again to create more jobs and prosperity for our countries.”

Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as U.S. president, expressing hope that he could “achieve a fair and lasting peace” in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to Agence France-Presse.

Zelensky said in a message on X platform, “President Trump has always been decisive, and his declared policy of peace through strength offers an opportunity to enhance U.S. leadership and achieve a fair and lasting peace, which is our top priority.”

Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday that Russia congratulates U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on taking office.

During a meeting with permanent members of the Russian Security Council, he said, “We congratulate the elected president of the United States on taking office,” and noted that “the pre-election period was difficult in every way for Trump, and he was under intense pressure,” according to Sputnik News Agency.

Putin added, “He and his family were constantly under severe pressure, and this even extended to assassination attempts.”

Trump had previously stated earlier this month that preparations were underway for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, adding, “We need to end that war. It’s a bloody mess.”

Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the coming years would witness “the best days” of relations between the two countries.

In a video message, he said, “The best days of our alliance are still ahead of us.” He continued, “I believe our work together will take the U.S.-Israel alliance to new heights.”

NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Donald Trump’s return to the White House on Monday, saying his presidency “will significantly boost defense spending and production” within the alliance.

Rutte added in a post on X platform, “Together, we can achieve peace through strength, through NATO.”

United Kingdom
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.

Starmer added in a post on X platform, “On behalf of the United Kingdom, I send my warmest congratulations to President Donald Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States. The special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States will continue.”

Germany
Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed hope for continued “good transatlantic relations” with the United States, its “closest ally,” under Donald Trump’s presidency.

He wrote on X platform, “Today, President Donald Trump takes office. Congratulations! The United States is our closest ally, and our policy goal is to always maintain good relations across the Atlantic. The European Union, consisting of 27 member states and over 400 million people, is a strong union.”

Italy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent her “best wishes” to Trump. She said, “I am confident that the friendship between our two countries and the values we share will unite us to strengthen cooperation between Italy and the United States to face global challenges and build a future based on prosperity and security for our peoples.”

Brazil
Left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed hope that the United States would remain a “historical partner” for Brazil under the leadership of Republican Donald Trump, a close ally of his predecessor, right-wing Jair Bolsonaro.

Lula said, “As President of Brazil, I hope that Trump’s administration will be rewarding… and that Americans continue to be the historical partner they are for Brazil, as we, on our part, do not want any disagreements, neither with Venezuela, nor with the U.S., nor with China, India, or Russia.”

Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated the new U.S. President Donald Trump on taking the oath of office, Monday, according to Reuters.

In a post on his official account on X platform, El-Sisi said, “I reaffirm our continued cooperation with him to strengthen the strategic relations between our two countries and achieve mutual interests to serve our peoples and enhance security and stability in our region and the world.”

Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun congratulated the new U.S. President Donald Trump on his inauguration, wishing him success. He considered that his presence in the White House would give Lebanese-American relations an additional boost.

Aoun said in a congratulatory message sent to Trump after his official inauguration as President of the United States, “As you assume the presidency of the United States, it is my pleasure, on behalf of myself and the Lebanese people, to wish you success in leading your country towards further progress and prosperity,” as reported by the German news agency.

He added, “I am confident that your presence in the highest office will give Lebanese-American relations an additional boost and reflect a mutual will to strengthen and develop them in all fields, particularly your support for Lebanon and your continued assistance in stabilizing its security, sovereignty, and revival after the difficult conditions it faced in the past, in which your friendly country played a prominent role in putting an end to them and moving towards a new horizon of safety and reassurance.”

Jordan
Jordanian King Abdullah II congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States, Monday. King Abdullah said on X platform, “We greatly value our partnership with the United States and are committed to working with you for a more prosperous and peaceful world.”

India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his “dear friend” Donald Trump on his inauguration, adding in a post on X platform that he “looks forward” to “working closely once again with Trump to build a better future for the world… that will benefit our countries.”