US-France tensions threaten ambassador appointment
The article discusses the diplomatic tension between the United States and France over Paris's desire to appoint a ambassador in Washington, with Washington contemplating delaying or rejecting the nomination of the French candidate, Orian Le Choveille, due to public French criticisms of the US human rights record. Posts by the French mission on social media sparked sharp criticism from the Trump administration, especially regarding the US vote against extending the mandate of UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk, who criticizes Israel and opens investigations into deaths in custody. The tension also increased when the US delegation withdrew from the Security Council chamber during a French speech on Ukraine. Any US decision to reject or delay the French ambassador's appointment is considered an unusual move that could further deepen disagreements between the allies, although officials express a desire to ease the tensions.
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