Everything that happened in France around the G7 can, without exaggeration, be called the highest level of virtuosity in French diplomacy in the best traditions of Louis XIV — the Sun King ☀️, who actually developed this diplomacy to such a level. When he said that "the State is me," it was not about excessive pride, but about responsibility for those who depend on you, and about awareness of this responsibility.
Macron did not bite his lip in offense at Trump's ignorance, but did exactly what Louis XIV always did — he "avenged" the ignoramus magnificently, with the magnificence of his country, standing up for another magnificence — the magnificence of the spirit of Ukrainian resistance. Reminding both Trump and his countrymen and the whole world that if the USA are celebrating 250 years of their independence this year, it is because it was in France that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Louis XVI, the Count de Vergennes, convinced the king to support the Americans in their war for independence.
On February 6, 1778, during negotiations in which Benjamin Franklin played a key role, France signed two treaties with the United States — on alliance and on friendship and commerce — providing the young republic with substantial military, financial and naval support. And on March 20, 1778, Louis XVI solemnly received American commissioners at Versailles. And who knows how the fate of the USA would have unfolded if not for that fateful decision made 250 years ago.
Macron reminded Trump of this episode of history during dinner. As French media commented, there is so much gold in Versailles that only it is capable of convincing Trump to the skillful accompaniment of Macron's words.
A satisfied Trump at Versailles. What won't Macron do to convince Trump and win him over to the side of the Coalition of the willing.
Trump's walk through Versailles with the Macron couple.
Oksana Melnychuk — special correspondent. France
