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

French President Emmanuel Macron is leveraging the opulence of Versailles, including its historic gold and mirrors, to host a lavish reception and dinner for U.S. President Donald Trump. This high-profile gesture aims to mend the rifts between the two leaders over contentious issues like Iran, Ukraine, and tariffs. The event comes at a time when the trans-Atlantic alliance is under stress, and its success could influence future diplomatic relations and even keep Trump from leaving international summits early, as he did previously.