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French President Hosts U.S. President at Versailles Dinner Marking 250 Years of American Independence
French President Emmanuel Macron will host President Donald Trump at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event aims to keep Trump in France through the end of the G7 summit.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will host President Donald Trump Wednesday evening at the Palace of Versailles for a dinner marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The dinner follows the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. Macron said the gathering is intended to keep Trump in France until agreements on digital technology and artificial intelligence can be discussed.
Macron has hosted three foreign heads of state at the palace since 2017. Those receptions included leaders from Russia, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The choice of venue reflects Macron's preference for using the historic site to receive foreign visitors.
He has selected Versailles for such events on three prior occasions. Macron stated that Trump left last year's G7 summit before its conclusion. He said the Versailles dinner is meant to ensure Trump remains for the full duration of the current meetings.
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