Macron, Trump hold joint press conference at White House — live stream updates

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CBS News April 24, 2018, 11:23 AM

  • French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the White House on Tuesday where he is set to join President Trump for a day of meetings followed by a joint news conference on his second day in Washington for his official state visit.

    Follow along for live updates below:

  • Trump talks North Korea in Cabinet Room

    During a brief meeting with Macron after their Oval Office remarks, Mr. Trump called North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un “very open and very honorable.”

    Looking ahead to the eventual meeting between the U.S. and North Korea, Mr. Trump said the North Koreans have said they want the summit to happen “very soon.”

    “Maybe it will be wonderful. And maybe it won’t. … unlike past administrations, I will walk away from the table,” he added.

    Mr. Trump also touted the economy, low unemployment and trade during his second meeting with Macron. He said the two had engaged in “substantive” talks on Iran. Mr. Trump teased they “may have an agreement [on Iran] between the two of us soon.”

  • What will Trump and Macron discuss?

    All eyes are on Mr. Trump as Macron aims to discuss issues like threats of the U.S. leaving the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris Climate Agreement. Macron is an ardent supporter of both pacts and is expected to raise both issues in discussions with the president.

    Following their official business, the French delegation will be invited back to the White House later Tuesday evening for the administration’s first formal State dinner. On Monday, First Lady Melania Trump revealed details into the gala including the table settings (a combination of both Clinton and Bush china) as well as the menu which features “a showcase of the best of America’s cuisines and traditions, with nuances of French influences” according to the White House.

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