diplomacyJul 27, 2026

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke Monday at the United Nations, accusing America's close European ally of “disingenuous grandstanding” for criticizing the Trump administration’s human rights record.

Source: EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press — Read the full report

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EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated PressBy EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke Monday at the United Nations, accusing America's close European ally of “disingenuous grandstanding” for criticizing the Trump administration’s human rights record. The surprise move du…

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