French media coverage tracked Trump's inauguration progression from morning church service through evening celebrations. The ceremony, moved indoors due to cold, featured Trump claiming divine intervention in his mission. His speech promised mass deportations, withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, and plans to "reclaim" the Panama Canal.
François Bayrou warned of Europe being "crushed" under Trump's policies, while Putin signaled openness for "lasting peace" in Ukraine. The European response shifted from morning uncertainty to afternoon concern as Trump's first decrees emerged.
In parallel coverage, three Israeli women crossed into IDF custody as the Gaza ceasefire began implementation. Local news focused on the resolution of a child abduction case in Nord, with both children found safe and their father later arrested.