US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says - Reuters
US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says Reuters
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"The ambassador acknowledged this, expressed his intention not to interfere in our public debate, and reaffirmed the friendship between France and the United States."
— Charles Kushner , Executive
"the ban will “naturally” affect Mr Kushner’s ability to carry out his duties as an ambassador."
— Jean-Noel Barrot , Politician
"no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government"
— Jean-Noel Barrot , Politician
"Barrot denounced any attempts to exploit the killing 'for political ends.'"
— Jean-Noel Barrot , Politician
Key People
Charles Kushner is the US ambassador to France and father of Jared Kushner.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Ivanka Trump is a businesswoman and the daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
French foreign minister addressing the US over activist's death.
A 23-year-old student described as a fervent nationalist.
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France has blocked U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner's direct access to cabinet members after he failed to appear for a summons over comments about the killing of a far-right activist.
France moved on Monday to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to ministers after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.
U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner called French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot after failing to attend a scheduled meeting, following comments about the killing of a French far-right activist.
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