Trump revels in French military pomp far from White House turmoil
By James McAuley and Jenna Johnson July 14 at 7:09 AM
PARIS — First came dozens of French soldiers in historical uniforms who rode into the Place de la Concorde square on horseback. Then French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Bastille Day parade viewing stage Friday, riding in a military jeep as if it were a chariot.
A military band struck up and vintage tanks and other military equipment began rolling into the square as a video shot in action-movie style explained the technological advances France has made since World War I.
Suddenly, nine fighter jets roared past overhead, leaving a trail of red, white and blue smoke — representing the French tricolor flag — and 200 marchers wearing American World War I uniforms marched along with hundreds of French military personnel.
Watching it all with Macron was President Trump, who made a last-minute trip to Paris this week to witness the grand military parade of France’s Bastille Day, which this year included a tribute to the centennial anniversary of the United States entering World War I.
Even from a distance, the president could be seen eagerly leaning forward in his seat of honor and gesturing to his wife or Macron as each new spectacle came forth. During short lulls, Trump would pull Macron in for a conversation.
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