It is basically a message to Versailles. Which I had to look up. .

“It wasn’t just about hiding the truth — it was a power move, telling the elite class: “I can protect you, or destroy you. I control the narrative. Stay in line.”

Or more cynically:

“We’re all in this together, and the rules don’t apply to us. See what I just got away with? So can you — if you play ball.”