France Summons US Ambassador Kushner over 'Unacceptable' Letter about Rising Antisemitism

Jared Corey Kushner, born January 10, 1981, in Livingston, New Jersey, is an American businessman, investor, and former senior advisor to President Donald Trump. He is the son of real estate developer Charles Kushner and took over Kushner Companies after his father's legal troubles. Kushner built a notable career in real estate, including the 2007 purchase of 666 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan for $1.8 billion, and acquiring the New York Observer newspaper in 2006, where he served as publisher. Kushner married Ivanka Trump in 2009, linking him to the Trump family. He played a significant role in Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, managing digital strategy and social media, and was instrumental in creating the campaign’s proprietary voter database. In January 2017, Kushner was appointed senior advisor to President Trump, leading initiatives such as criminal justice reform, notably helping pass the First Step Act in 2018, and spearheading efforts in the Middle East peace process, authoring the Trump peace plan and facilitating the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states in 2020. During his White House tenure, Kushner directed the Office of American Innovation, aiming to apply private-sector practices to government operations. His involvement in the 2016 campaign and subsequent contacts with Russian officials drew scrutiny during investigations into election interference, though he denied any wrongdoing. After leaving the White House in 2021, Kushner moved to Florida and began private equity ventures. In 2022, he published a memoir titled *Breaking History: A White House Memoir*. He and Ivanka Trump have since focused on their family and business interests, notably stepping back from active roles in Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Kushner remains relevant as a figure blending political influence with business and diplomatic engagements, including recent involvement in Middle East-related initiatives[1][2][4][7].

Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, born December 21, 1977, in Amiens, France, is the current President of France, a position he has held since May 2017. He is the youngest president in French history, elected at age 39. Macron founded the centrist political movement La République En Marche! in April 2016, which won a majority in the 2017 legislative elections. Before his presidency, he studied philosophy and graduated from the École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) in 2004, worked at the Inspectorate General of Finance, and served in the banking sector. He entered politics as Deputy General Secretary of the Presidency in 2012 and was Minister for Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs from 2014 to 2016[1][2][3]. During his presidency, Macron has implemented significant reforms including changes to labor laws, taxation, and the pension system. He has also prioritized the transition to renewable energy. His policies sparked widespread protests, notably the "yellow vests" movement from 2018 to 2020 and strikes against pension reforms. Macron managed France’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing vaccination efforts and economic measures to address the recession[1]. In foreign policy, Macron has been active in reforming the European Union, strengthening ties with Germany and Italy, negotiating trade agreements with China amid the US-China trade war, and confronting security challenges including the AUKUS pact dispute. He has maintained France’s military efforts against ISIS and condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine[1]. Macron was re-elected in April 2022, marking the first French president in 20 years to secure a second term. His leadership continues to shape France’s domestic and international policies as of 2025[2][3][5].