In a serious diplomatic incident, Jean-Noël Barrot, the head of French diplomacy, announced that he had summoned US Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, following comments made about the death of far-right activist Kentin Déranck. Déranck was brutally killed by far-left activists in a violent clash that has shaken France, and the incident has raised significant concerns about political violence in the country. This calling for explanations underscores the sensitivity of political discourse and actions in France, particularly regarding the intersection of left and right-wing extremism.

The Trump administration in its first official response condemned the violence associated with far-left groups and called for accountability for those responsible for Déranck's murder. The US Embassy in Paris, led by Kushner, along with the State Department’s Anti-Terrorism Division, has been monitoring the developments closely. They have made public statements on social media warning that "violent radical leftism is on the rise" and should be treated as a threat to public safety, which has added fuel to the diplomatic fire between the US and France.

France, responding to the situation, has firmly stated that it does not accept lessons from anyone, signalling a strong pushback against perceived American interference in domestic matters. This incident not only reflects tensions in Franco-American relations but also highlights the ongoing struggle against political extremism in Europe, where incidents like Déranck's murder raise alarms about the fragility of civil discourse and the risks posed by escalating political violence.