French President Emmanuel Macron hosted U.S. President Donald Trump for a dinner at the Palace of Versailles to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Trump remarked that 'Versailles is not gold leaf — Versailles is the real deal.' Macron used Versailles to engage Trump, incorporating its historical setting and furnishings. According to HindustanTimes, Macron and his wife Brigitte greeted Trump on the steps of the palace before posing for photographs. According to AP News, tourists were turned away due to the palace’s closure for the dinner. AP News reported that Trump signed an agreement with Iran at the Palace of Versailles during the dinner, though this claim is not corroborated by other outlets. France24 reported that Macron has chosen Versailles as a venue to entertain a visiting foreign head of state on four occasions. Le Monde noted that Versailles was the residence of Louis XVI. Almonitor described Macron’s use of Versailles as involving French history, glamour, and pomp to engage Trump.