President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Charles Kushner, a real estate developer and the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as ambassador to France. Trump praised Charles Kushner as a business leader, philanthropist, and dealmaker who would represent the country’s interests well. He also highlighted Jared Kushner’s work in the White House during his first administration, particularly on Operation Warp Speed, Criminal Justice Reform, and the Abraham Accords.
Charles Kushner had previously been sentenced to two years in prison in 2005 after pleading guilty to multiple charges including tax evasion, witness tampering, and making illegal campaign donations. He was prosecuted by Chris Christie, who later became the governor of New Jersey and a political opponent of Trump. Christie referred to the Kushner case as one of the most loathsome crimes he had prosecuted.
In 2020, Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, along with other individuals, after losing his re-election bid. The appointment of Charles Kushner as ambassador to France represents Trump’s effort to strengthen America’s partnership with one of its oldest allies. The Trump family, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, have close ties to Charles Kushner, and the nomination is seen as a way to continue that relationship in a diplomatic capacity.
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