Chicago – June 13, 2026
President Donald Trump will join French President Emmanuel Macron for dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday, following the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, according to U.S. and French officials. The invitation was originally framed as a high-profile gesture aimed at drawing Trump to the summit and underscoring Franco-American ties.
Macron’s office said the dinner will mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and will be held at Versailles, a venue tied to the history of the United States’ independence. The White House had not previously confirmed Trump’s attendance, but a senior administration official later said he would go.
The dinner comes as European leaders seek to engage Trump on major international issues, including the wars in Ukraine and Iran. Trump is also expected to take part in bilateral meetings and summit discussions with allied leaders during the G7 gathering. The dinner at Versailles is expected to serve both as a symbolic gesture and as a platform for broader strategic talks between the two presidents, highlighting efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations despite past tensions.
