Politics● LowSep 23 · Sep 23, 2026, 3:27 PM
Trump’s bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartment
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Independent World · North America
A video showing President Donald Trump sitting on a pillow while hosting France’s Emmanuel Macron at his gilded New York City apartment has prompted speculation online.
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