Paris, France, Feb 24, 2026 (AFP) - France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show

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2026-02-24

France's foreign minister on Tuesday demanded an explanation after US envoy Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain comments about a slain far-right activist but said ties between France and the United States would not be affected. Kushner, whose son Jared is married to US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, has already been summoned once before over his criticism of France's handling of antisemitism. He skipped that meeting as well, s......

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