Rachida Dati Appointed France's New Culture Minister in Controversial Cabinet Reshuffle
• Rachida Dati, a controversial right-wing politician, was unexpectedly appointed France's new Culture Minister by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
• The appointment is part of a cabinet reshuffle to reboot President Macron's presidency and shift it to the right.
• Dati replaces Rima Abdul Malak after disagreements over stripping Gérard Depardieu's honors and an immigration law.
• Dati has a working-class, immigrant background and was the first Muslim woman in a major French government post.
• Dati is currently under investigation for corruption charges over consulting fees from Renault-Nissan during her time as an MEP.