In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump announced his decision to nominate Charles Kushner for the position of U.S. Ambassador to France. The nomination, made public via Trump's Truth Social account, emphasizes Kushner's background as a successful business leader who will advocate for American interests abroad. However, this choice raises questions due to Kushner's controversial past, including a federal conviction for serious crimes.
Trump Appoints Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France
Trump Appoints Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France
Charles Kushner, real estate developer and father of Jared Kushner, has been nominated by Trump for the ambassadorship.
Kushner, who is the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, previously served a two-year sentence following his conviction on charges of tax evasion, campaign finance violations, and witness tampering in 2005. Notably, he was prosecuted by former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who described Kushner's actions as among the "most loathsome" crimes. Despite this history, Trump has lauded Kushner's potential contributions, expressing optimism that together they will bolster U.S.-France relations, highlighting France as America's oldest ally.
The nomination marks one of the first official appointments of a family member by Trump after the election and would still need approval from the Senate. It remains uncertain how Kushner's past might affect confirmation discussions in the legislative branch.
The nomination marks one of the first official appointments of a family member by Trump after the election and would still need approval from the Senate. It remains uncertain how Kushner's past might affect confirmation discussions in the legislative branch.
