Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting U.S. President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles for a private event celebrating America’s 250th birthday, aiming to strengthen their personal relationship amid tensions over Iran, Ukraine, and tariffs. The event, intended to keep Trump engaged during the G7 summit, highlights Macron’s use of Versailles as a diplomatic tool to maintain trans-Atlantic ties.