French President Emmanuel Macron, even as he gently swiped at some of President Trump's policies, used his visit to Washington this week to strengthen his country's bond with the U.S. -- and in doing so, may have nudged out the British for Trump's affections. Awkwardly for Trump, Macron called to "make our planet great again" in tackling climate change, calling for a low carbon economy and expressing hope that Trump would re-enter the Paris climate deal. Macron, however, is opening the door to improvements on the deal that Trump may yet consider. “It’s a very bold move for a French president and a game changer but it’s paid off for him.”Ideologically, the two leaders are quite different. “The reality remains that while Trump does have a personal affinity for Macron, Trump is pro-Brexit, anti-E.U.

Source: Fox News April 25, 2018 16:12 UTC