The first country to recognize the US was Morocco, an overwhelmingly Muslim nation then, and before then, and now. And for that long-lasting support, real Americans suggest they don’t belong here.
I get what you’re saying, but it was Morocco in June of 1777, while France took their sweet time (February of 1778). I only know this because it was stressed to us when I went to Morocco to train with their military (or have them train with us). Went poorly.
List of countries by date of recognition of the United States - Wikipedia