US President Donald Trump agrees to lavish dinner with Macron at Versailles after G7 summit
US President Donald Trump has agreed to attend a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday after the G7 summit. The invitation is seen as Macron's attempt to keep Trump at the summit until its conclusion, following last year's early departure.
US President Donald Trump will attend a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday, following the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains. This was reported by Politico, citing a senior US administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Macron had previously invited Trump to a one-on-one dinner concluding the summit, but the White House had not confirmed attendance until now. On Saturday, the Élysée Palace also confirmed the dinner.
The invitation is believed to be an attempt to appeal to Trump, who enjoys luxury and gilded interiors, and to ensure he stays for the entire summit. Last year, Trump left the G7 early due to tensions with Iran.
European leaders hope to discuss several key issues during the summit, including the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Iran. Trump is scheduled to arrive in France on Monday. He will hold a bilateral meeting with Macron, followed by an official welcome and a working dinner.
An anonymous administration official stated that Trump intends to raise issues of common concern to allies, such as economic growth and development, supply chain resilience, illegal immigration, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, Macron has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the G7 summit.
