- President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France.
- Charles Kushner, a multimillionaire real estate executive and former attorney, has a complex past, having pleaded guilty to 18 counts of tax evasion, witness tampering, and making illegal campaign contributions in 2004.
- Kushner served a two-year sentence in a federal prison and was later pardoned by Trump in 2020.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France. This move is part of Trump’s pattern of selecting individuals close to his family or those who have demonstrated loyalty.
Charles Kushner, a multimillionaire real estate executive and former attorney, has a complex past. In 2004, he pleaded guilty to 18 counts of tax evasion, witness tampering, and making illegal campaign contributions. Kushner served a two-year sentence in a federal prison.
The case, prosecuted by then-US Attorney Chris Christie, involved Kushner hiring a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, who was cooperating in a campaign finance inquiry. Kushner then videotaped the encounter and sent it to his sister, the brother-in-law’s wife, to dissuade her from testifying against him.
Despite his past, Trump issued a pardon to Kushner in 2020. This pardon has sparked controversy, with some viewing it as a case of favoritism.
If confirmed, Kushner would succeed Denise Bauer as the US ambassador to France. This nomination has raised eyebrows, as it is rare for a convicted felon to be appointed to such a prestigious position.
