The Daily 202: Macron wants to be Trump’s buddy. Can it last? Five flashpoints to watch.
Macron wants to be Trump’s buddy. Can it last? Five flashpoints to watch. Why Trump and Macron have an unexpectedly good relationship BY JAMES HOHMANN with Breanne Deppisch and Joanie Greve THE BIG IDEA: Get ready for Macron-mania. Donald Trump was the first president since Calvin Coolidge, a century ago, not to welcome a foreign leader for a state visit during his first year in office. Fifteen months into his presidency, Trump is finally rolling out the red carpet for French President Emmanuel Macron. The country’s tricolor flag is flying all over downtown, and three days of events are planned in the capital city. After Macron lands this afternoon, the presidents and their wives will take a helicopter to Mount Vernon , George Washington’s home, for a sunset dinner on the terrace overlooking the Potomac. Trump and Macron will meet one-on-one tomorrow morning in the Oval Office. Vice President Pence will host a lunch fo