US Ambassador Won’t Work in France Until He Actually Talks to French People
KEY POINTS
- •Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner, was summoned by the French foreign ministry over US comments on a far-right activist's death.
- •French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated Kushner must discuss the matter to resume his ambassador duties in France.
- •Until Kushner complies, he will be barred from conducting his diplomatic functions in Paris.
Charles Kushner, famously known as Jared Kushner’s dad, has apparently discovered a new diplomatic tactic: ghosting the French Foreign Ministry after being summoned over the US remarks on a far-right activist’s death. On Tuesday, Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s top diplomat, announced this no-show meant Kushner couldn’t do ambassador stuff in Paris until he joined the conversation. The envoy tasked with smoothing US-France relations now finds himself benched, reminding us all that ignoring summons in the Capitol may fly, but the City of Light demands a chat before shaking hands. At least Kushner's dodging calls offers clarity in diplomatic games.
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Skipping meetings with your hosts isn’t an exotic new art form—Charles Kushner just turned it into diplomacy 101 fail.
When your ambassador refuses to answer summons, you know diplomacy isn’t just about good manners, it’s attendance.
France expects diplomats to talk, not vanish after their grand entrance. Groundbreaking concept, right Charles?
Source: Theguardian | Published: 2/24/2026 | Author: Jon Henley Europe correspondent
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