politics
February 26, 2026
US promises not to ‘interfere’ in French affairs
The US envoy to France has reportedly promised not to “interfere” into the country’s affairs in response to a diplomatic row
TL;DR
- US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner reportedly pledged not to "interfere" in French internal affairs.
- The pledge follows a diplomatic row triggered by US remarks describing the killing of a right-wing activist as 'violent radical leftism.'
- Paris took offense to the US statements, viewing them as interference in domestic politics.
- The French Foreign Ministry had previously restricted the US ambassador's access to government officials.
- The activist, Quentin Deranque, was killed on February 14, allegedly in a brawl with left-wing individuals.
- The US Embassy in France reiterated the message about rising 'violent radical leftism,' straining bilateral relations.
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