‘Very naive’: French left up in arms as Macron hosts Trump at Versailles

Political rivals accuse French president of grovelling after inviting US counterpart to Louis XIV’s palace The US president, Donald Trump , will be the guest of honour at a sumptuous dinner at the Palace of Versailles, as the French left criticises Emmanuel Macron for going too far in attempts to flatter him. “Versailles is not gold leaf, Versailles is the real deal,” said Trump of the opulent 2,300-room palace which was once home to France’s Sun King, Louis XIV. “I’m a fan of beautiful places.” Continue reading...

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