France to summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over U.S. comments on activist’s death
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- France will summon U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest comments by the Trump administration's State Department linking the beating death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque to left-wing militants, according to French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
- Deranque died from brain injuries after a violent attack in Lyon during a student meeting featuring a far-left lawmaker, highlighting rising political tensions ahead of France's presidential election.
- Seven individuals have been preliminarily charged with intentional homicide, aggravated violence, and criminal conspiracy in connection with Deranque's death, with the prosecutor seeking serious charges for all accused.
- Barrot condemned the U.S. statement as politicizing a tragic event and also plans to discuss U.S. sanctions against Thierry Breton
