US EditionFrance moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access
France restricted U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner’s direct access to government ministers after he missed a summoned meeting amid tensions over comments on a far-right activist's death.
- On Feb 23, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot requested that Charles Kushner no longer have direct access to members of the French government after Kushner failed to attend a summons at the Quai d'Orsay.
- The U.S. Embassy in France reposted a State Department statement about Quentin Deranque's killing, prompting Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to summon Kushner, which the foreign ministry said risked being exploited.
- Kushner skipped the Quai d'Orsay meeting and sent the US charge d'affaires instead, citing personal commitments; this was his second absence after the August 2025 summons.
- The ministry said Kushner may still carry out diplomatic duties and exchanges, leaving the door open for reconciliation, while President Emmanuel Macron meets Tuesday on violent action groups.
- Amid tensions ahead of next year's presidential vote, six men charged over Quentin Deranque's killing and a 3,200 rally in Lyon highlight deep political divisions.
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US Ambassador Ignores Summons From France
France's top diplomat Monday requested that US Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government after he skipped a meeting to discuss comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist, the AP reports. French authorities had summoned Kushner...
Despite an order, Charles Kushner did not appear at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. Now he is cut off by the French government
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The US ambassador in Paris is not supposed to have any contact with government members - that is what Foreign Minister Barrot demands. The diplomat had been summoned but not appeared. It is Charles Kushner, the father of Trump's son-in-law.[more]]>
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