France’s Rebuke of US Ambassador Kushner Exposes Fraying Transatlantic Ties

In a rare and unmistakable display of diplomatic displeasure, France has summoned American Ambassador Charles Kushner following his contentious letter to President Emmanuel Macron accusing France of failing to adequately confront rising antisemitism. This public rebuke not only underscores growing strains between two long-standing allies but also raises critical questions about Washington's approach to delicate international partnerships. Is America Undermining Its Own Allies? Kushner’s letter—whose contents remain undisclosed—was deemed "unacceptable" by the French Foreign Ministry, which accused the ambassador of violating international norms by interfering in France’s internal affairs. This clash comes at a precarious moment when unity among Western...