Trump’s opening: France is oldest ally, partnership for freedom, prosperity & peace from very begin

Trump’s opening statement at the White House press conference with French President Macron:
“France is America’s oldest ally. Our cherished partnership has been a force for freedom, prosperity, and peace from the very beginning.

Trump said the war “would never have happened if I was president” and that he’s made more progress toward peace in Ukraine “than occurred in the past three years.”