Trump appoints Charles Kushner as French ambassador
In 2020, Trump granted a pardon to the real estate mogul and father of Jared Kushner.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has appointed New York real estate developer Charles Kushner as his Ambassador to France, describing him as “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker” in a social media message.
“Congratulations to Charlie, his wonderful wife Seryl, their 4 children, & 14 grandchildren,” Trump remarked. “His son, Jared, worked closely with me in the White House, in particular on Operation Warp Speed, Criminal Justice Reform, & the Abraham Accords. Together, we will strengthen America’s partnership with France, our oldest Ally, & one of our greatest!”
All nominees for U.S. ambassador positions require Senate confirmation. If approved, Kushner would succeed Denise Campbell Bauer in this role.
At 70 years old, Kushner is the founder of the private real estate company Kushner Companies and has a legal background. His son, Jared Kushner, is married to Trump's daughter Ivanka and served as a senior adviser during Trump's first term.
In 2005, Charles Kushner was convicted by a federal jury on charges related to illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering. The charges were brought by former New Jersey governor and federal prosecutor Chris Christie, who described the case as “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he ever prosecuted. Following his conviction, Kushner spent two years in prison before returning to his real estate ventures.
Trump granted Kushner a pardon in 2020, shortly before the conclusion of his first term.
The relationship between France and the U.S. is critical, particularly concerning trade and security, amid concerns that Trump might withdraw the U.S. from the NATO military alliance.
Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney contributed to this report.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
“Congratulations to Charlie, his wonderful wife Seryl, their 4 children, & 14 grandchildren,” Trump remarked. “His son, Jared, worked closely with me in the White House, in particular on Operation Warp Speed, Criminal Justice Reform, & the Abraham Accords. Together, we will strengthen America’s partnership with France, our oldest Ally, & one of our greatest!”
All nominees for U.S. ambassador positions require Senate confirmation. If approved, Kushner would succeed Denise Campbell Bauer in this role.
At 70 years old, Kushner is the founder of the private real estate company Kushner Companies and has a legal background. His son, Jared Kushner, is married to Trump's daughter Ivanka and served as a senior adviser during Trump's first term.
In 2005, Charles Kushner was convicted by a federal jury on charges related to illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering. The charges were brought by former New Jersey governor and federal prosecutor Chris Christie, who described the case as “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he ever prosecuted. Following his conviction, Kushner spent two years in prison before returning to his real estate ventures.
Trump granted Kushner a pardon in 2020, shortly before the conclusion of his first term.
The relationship between France and the U.S. is critical, particularly concerning trade and security, amid concerns that Trump might withdraw the U.S. from the NATO military alliance.
Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney contributed to this report.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
