Biden recognises there could have been 'more discussion' with France says Psaki – video

During the White House daily press briefing on Wednesday, press secretary Jen Psaki was asked for additional details about Joe Biden's call with the French president Emmanuel Macron today, after which it was announced the French ambassador would return to Washington.

Psaki noted that the phone call between the two leaders lasted about 30 minutes, and she said it was a friendly" conversation. [Biden] acknowledged that there could have been more discussion," she said.

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