Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump (opens original article in a new tab)

French President Macron hosts U.S. President Trump at Versailles for a diplomatic event to strengthen ties amid trans-Atlantic tensions, using the palace's historical significance as a tool of soft power.

• Macron hosts Trump at Versailles for a private reception, show, and dinner to strengthen diplomatic ties.
• The event aims to maintain a personal channel between Macron and Trump amid trans-Atlantic tensions over Iran, Ukraine, and tariffs.
• Versailles serves as a symbol of French soft power, leveraging historical and architectural grandeur to influence international relations.