A diplomatic rift has escalated between Emmanuel Macron’s government and US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner after he failed to attend a summons by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. Kushner’s absence followed controversial US statements regarding the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, which France labeled as interference in its political discourse. Barrot stated that Kushner’s access to French officials would be restricted until he complied with the meeting request.
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