“Versailles is a diplomatic tool and an instrument of influence,” says French President Emmanuel Macron, likening diplomacy to football. PARIS: Donald Trump explained the appeal in one sentence: “Versailles is not gold leaf — Versailles is the real deal.” For Emmanuel Macron, that was precisely the point. On Wednesday (Jun 17) night, the French president threw open Louis XIV’s palace to his US counterpart for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday. At a turbulent

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