In a world where politics often seems mundane, Donald Trump's latest dinner at the gilded Palace of Versailles stands as a reminder of his unwavering ambition for opulence, revealing the stark contrasts between his personal vision and the complex realities of governance.

Macron has pulled out his highest honor for Trump, in the form of a private dinner amid the glittering, golden grandeur of the Palace of Versailles.

Donald Trump said Tuesday he had accepted President Emmanuel Macron's offer of dinner this week at Versailles as the palace of the Sun King Louis XIV is "the real deal".