France Freezes Out Trump’s Envoy After Diplomatic Snub in Paris
A rare diplomatic clash is unfolding between Washington and Paris and it centers on one man, Charles Kushner.
France has effectively blocked the United States ambassador from direct access to its government ministers after he failed to attend a formal summons at the foreign ministry in Paris. The move is highly unusual and it signals just how strained relations have become.
Charles Kushner, a real estate billionaire and the father of Jared Kushner, who is married to President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, was called in by France’s foreign minister to explain comments made by the US embassy regarding the killing of a 23-year-old far-right activist in Lyon. The US State Department had warned about what it described as rising “violent radical leftism” in France and those remarks were reposted by the US embassy in Paris.
French officials saw that as interference in a sensitive domestic matter. They wanted answers. But instead of appearing in person, Kushner reportedly cited personal commitments and sent a senior embassy official in his place.
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That decision triggered a sharp response. The French foreign ministry said the ambassador appeared not to understand the basic responsibilities of his role and requested that he no longer be granted direct access to members of the French government. He can still engage with lower-level officials, but the symbolic message is unmistakable.
This is not the first time tensions have flared. Kushner previously skipped another summons after publicly criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron over antisemitism in France. Now, against the backdrop of disagreements over trade, Ukraine and Europe’s security role, this latest episode adds fuel to an already delicate relationship.
The killing itself has shaken France. Several suspects have been charged and political tensions inside the country are rising ahead of major elections. French leaders insist the tragedy must not be used for political gain, especially by foreign governments.
Diplomacy depends on access, dialogue and mutual respect. When an ambassador loses direct access to top officials, it limits influence and complicates communication at a critical time for transatlantic relations.
The question now is whether this standoff deepens, or whether quiet negotiations behind the scenes can restore normal channels.
Stay with us for continuing coverage as this diplomatic dispute unfolds and as global alliances face new tests in an increasingly divided world.
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