Trump Praises Versailles Grandeur During Macron-Hosted Dinner

Donald Trump conveyed his strong appreciation for the Palace of Versailles during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, remarking on its opulence. "Versailles, it's not gold-plated, it's solid gold," the former U.S. president stated, known for his own taste for lavish decor, including in the White House.

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Versailles, it's not gold-plated, it's solid gold.

Trump, who arrived late in France after celebrating his 80th birthday with a mixed martial arts event, acknowledged that the dinner would mean another late departure. However, he quipped, "I'm not much of a sleeper anyway."

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The French president, who happens to be a very nice man, invited me to dine at Versailles.

The dinner, held near Paris, was organized to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a historical event where France played a significant role. French officials noted that Louis XVI received Benjamin Franklin at Versailles in 1778, granting military support for American independence, and the treaty was signed there in 1783.

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I'm not much of a sleeper anyway.

Despite the historical significance, the event drew criticism from some French political figures. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a radical left presidential candidate for 2027, protested on social media, stating, "We definitely need to learn to live without Trump." Macron's administration defended the dinner, framing it as a celebration of the Franco-American alliance and an effort to ensure Trump's full participation, contrasting with his premature departure from a previous G7 summit.

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We definitely need to learn to live without Trump.