Trump Nominates Charles Kushner as U.S. Ambassador to France

The controversial pick involves Kushner, a pardoned felon and father of Trump’s son-in-law, raising questions over qualifications and loyalty in appointments.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Charles Kushner, a real estate developer and father of Jared Kushner, as his nominee for U.S. ambassador to France.
Kushner was convicted in 2005 of tax evasion, illegal campaign contributions, and witness tampering, serving two years in prison before being pardoned by Trump in 2020.
The nomination continues Trump’s trend of appointing close allies and family associates to key positions, sparking significant public and political scrutiny.
Critics, including former prosecutor Chris Christie, have highlighted Kushner's criminal history, calling his past actions some of the most egregious crimes prosecuted.
If confirmed by the Senate, Kushner will take on a prominent diplomatic role in managing U.S.-France relations, a historically significant partnership.