Trump: 'It is truly fitting' to host France's Macron on first official state visit

President Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, to the White House Tuesday morning and said the decision to host the French leader for America’s first state visit was no accident.

“The wonderful friendship we have developed over the last year is a testament to the enduring friendship that binds our two nations. It is truly fitting that we are holding our first official state visit with the leader of America’s oldest ally, the proud nation of France,” Trump said in remarks at the White House Tuesday. “Melania and I were honored to visit your majestic country last summer. Now we’re thrilled to host you and your wife here in America.”