France bans US envoy after no-show at meeting over killing of activist
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Charles Kushner, Donald Trump’s ambassador to Paris, has been banned from meeting French government ministers after failing to attend a summoned meeting to explain US comments on the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque.
- Kushner cited personal commitments for missing the meeting and sent a senior official instead; this is his second no-show since his appointment, previously missing a meeting after criticizing France's handling of antisemitism.
- The French foreign ministry stated Kushner can still engage with ministry officials for diplomatic discussions but will have no direct access to government members due to his failure to meet ambassadorial responsibilities.
- The killing of Deranque, which involved clashes between radical left and far-right groups, has sparked diplomatic tensions between France, the US, and Italy,
