US ambassador refuses to apologise after Belgian reprimand
By The BriefBrief
Bill White, the US ambassador to Belgium, declined to apologise for a social media post that criticized a Belgian minister. The refusal came after Belgium issued a formal reprimand, and White said he would not change his position on free expression.
WHO:Bill White, US ambassador to Belgium
WHAT:Refused to apologise for a social media post criticizing a Belgian minister after Belgium issued a formal reprimand
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Belgium
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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