Summary
France's foreign minister announced that the U.S. ambassador in Paris, Charles Kushner, will not meet with French government officials until he responds to a formal request to address a recent diplomatic issue. This follows France's dissatisfaction with comments from the Trump administration regarding the death of a far-right activist in France.
Key Facts
- France's foreign ministry summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner for a meeting but he did not attend.
- The meeting was requested due to the Trump administration's comments on the death of a far-right activist in France.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressed surprise that Kushner did not show up and indicated it would affect his diplomatic duties.
- The U.S. Embassy in Paris did not respond to requests for comment on the issue.
- President Trump's administration tweeted about "violent radical leftism" related to the activist's death, causing concern in France.
- France's foreign ministry stated the need for an explanation from Kushner regarding these comments.
- The incident is not expected to impact overall U.S.-France relations, according to the French foreign minister.
