Trump praises Macron's hosting of G7 dinner at Versailles
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- U.S. President Donald Trump praised French President Emmanuel Macron following their meeting at the G7 summit and a dinner at Versailles.
- Trump described the G7 dinner as "without fuss or artifice" and lauded Macron's hosting skills.
- He recounted Macron's personal invitation to Paris and acknowledged Versailles as a grand venue that influenced his decision to attend.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken highly of French President Emmanuel Macron, describing their recent interactions during the G7 summit and a subsequent dinner at the Palace of Versailles as exceptionally positive.
Macron did a tremendous job hosting the G7, really well, without fuss or artifice.
In an exchange with Axios, Trump lauded Macron's ability to host the G7 summit and the special dinner celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. "Macron did a tremendous job hosting the G7, really well, without fuss or artifice," Trump stated, highlighting the French president's hosting qualities.
Trump recounted that Macron had personally invited him to Paris about a week before the summit, asking if he would do him a favor and attend. Initially hesitant, Trump admitted that Macron knew how to persuade him. "He knew my weakness because Versailles is, in my opinion, one of the most grandiose places there is, so I was convinced," Trump explained, referring to his admiration for the historic palace.
He knew my weakness because Versailles is, in my opinion, one of the most grandiose places there is, so I was convinced.
He further emphasized the exceptional nature of the event, noting that dinners at Versailles are not common. "I understand they don't usually hold dinners at Versailles. Yet, we were treated to a fantastic dinner," Trump remarked. The article also briefly mentions a surprise diplomatic development during the evening, where an agreement to end hostilities with Iran was signed at the dinner table, an event that even surprised French Economy Minister Roland Lescure.
I understand they don't usually hold dinners at Versailles. Yet, we were treated to a fantastic dinner.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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