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Emmanuel Macron turned history into diplomacy, hosting Donald Trump at the opulent Palace of Versailles for a dinner that was as much about symbolism as strategy. With global tensions rising, the choice of France’s most iconic palace was deliberate — a grand stage to impress, influence, and keep lines of communication open. Trump, drawn to the spectacle, even admitted it kept him from skipping a summit. For Macron, it’s a calculated play: France’s soft power thrives on pageantry, and Versailles, with its Hall of Mirrors, mirrors Trump’s love of power and prestige. While past gestures — from Eiffel Tower handshakes to Bastille Day meetups — have set the tone, this evening’s historical grandeur aims to deepen dialogue, even as deep policy divides remain. It’s diplomacy dressed in velvet and marble — a bold move that blends tradition with modern politics.

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