Summary
The French foreign ministry wants to prevent US Ambassador Charles Kushner from accessing government officials after he failed to meet with the French Foreign Minister and due to his comments about violence in France. The issue started when the US embassy mentioned rising violence following the death of a nationalist student, which upset the French government.
Key Facts
- Charles Kushner is the US Ambassador to France and was appointed last year.
- The French foreign ministry wants Kushner blocked from meeting government officials.
- Kushner didn't attend a meeting with the French Foreign Minister, sending a deputy instead.
- The US embassy made comments on social media about violence in France, which angered French officials.
- French nationalist student Quentin Deranque died after an attack, which the US embassy referenced.
- The French government does not want the tragedy used for political reasons.
- Six men are charged in connection with Deranque’s death, linked to far-left activists.
- French left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon condemned the violence and expressed sympathy for the victim’s family.
