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As Trump Weighs Syria Strike, Macron Is His Go-To Guy in Europe

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  • French President likely to join military action against Assad
  • Macron is due to make state visit to Washington this month

Trump Warns Russia 'Get Ready,' Syria Missiles Coming

After footage of a purported chemical attack on the Damascus suburb of Douma hit screens worldwide April 7, U.S. President Donald Trump knew whom to call in Europe.

Trump spoke twice in 24 hours with French President Emmanuel Macron about what he called the atrocity in Syria. Three days passed before the U.S. president spoke with another world leader about a response.