Trump Appoints Jared Kushner's Father as Ambassador to France

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:20:01 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Trump Appoints Jared Kushner's Father as Ambassador to France

Donald Trump's selection of Charles Kushner for ambassador has drawn attention due to his controversial past.


The move highlights Trump's ties to family in political appointments and could face challenges in the Senate due to Kushner's criminal history.


Donald Trump has made headlines once again by selecting Charles Kushner, the father of Jared Kushner and father-in-law to Ivanka Trump, as his nominee for ambassador to France. This announcement came through a post on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, in which he lauded the elder Kushner as a “tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker,” indicating confidence in his ability to advocate for U.S. interests abroad.

This nomination marks a significant moment in Trump's post-re-election administration, as it is the first official appointment involving a family member. However, Charles Kushner's history could pose a challenge as the nomination awaits approval from the U.S. Senate. In 2005, Kushner pleaded guilty to federal offenses, including tax evasion and witness tampering, leading to a two-year prison sentence. His case was notably prosecuted by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who described Kushner's actions as “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he encountered in his legal career.

Donald Trump previously pardoned Charles Kushner in 2020, among a series of high-profile pardons that also included figures like Paul Manafort and Roger Stone. As Trump expressed his desire to bolster U.S.-France relations through this appointment, he also highlighted his son-in-law Jared Kushner's contributions during the prior administration. With the Senate set to review Kushner's nomination, the political and legal implications of his past remain a significant aspect of this story.

MORE ON THEME

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:26:34 GMT

Diplomatic Talks Resurface as Putin Meets U.S. Envoy in Moscow

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:26:34 GMT
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:25:29 GMT

China, Russia, and Iran Unite Against Western Sanctions in Nuclear Talks

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:25:29 GMT
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:13:45 GMT

Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's First Woman President and Her Surprising Rapport with Trump

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:13:45 GMT
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:06:02 GMT

Trump Proposes 200% Tariff on EU Alcohol Imports Amid Trade Tensions

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:06:02 GMT
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:22:52 GMT

Putin Sets Stringent Conditions for Cease-Fire with Ukraine

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:22:52 GMT
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Trump's 200% Tariff Threat: A Brewing Trade War with the EU

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:21:32 GMT

Putin Lays Out Tough Conditions for Ukraine Ceasefire Negotiations

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:21:32 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:15:14 GMT

Putin Shows Tentative Support for Ukraine Cease-Fire Amid Conditions

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:15:14 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:05:34 GMT

**Poland Advocates for US Nuclear Weapons on Its Soil: A Security Measure Against Russia**

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:05:34 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:58:08 GMT

Global Investment in U.S. Natural Gas Soars Amid Trade Negotiations

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:58:08 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:50:47 GMT

Kursk on the Frontlines: Russia’s Push Against Ukraine Intensifies

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:50:47 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:28:51 GMT

Europe's Trade Response to U.S. Tariffs: A New Era of Retaliation

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:28:51 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:04:16 GMT

US Diplomats Head to Moscow for Ukraine Ceasefire Negotiations

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:04:16 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:00:52 GMT

Escalating Trade Tensions: Trump Responds with New Tariffs**

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:00:52 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:21:07 GMT

Iran Dismisses U.S. Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:21:07 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:19:25 GMT

Trade Tensions Escalate as E.U. and Canada Respond to U.S. Tariffs

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:19:25 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:36:19 GMT

From Mexican Cartel Operations to American Streets: The Persistent Fentanyl Crisis

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:36:19 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:34:29 GMT

**Rubio Optimistic About Imminent Cease-Fire in Ukraine Conflict**

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:34:29 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:02:14 GMT

Greenland's Election Results Spark Calls for Independence Amid Increasing Foreign Interest

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:02:14 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:21:53 GMT

Congo Eyes Strategic Minerals Deal with US Amid Rising Rebel Threats**

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:21:53 GMT

Follow us

© 2024 SwissX REDD UK ltd. All Rights Reserved.